Weather & Climate in Kotor Varoš, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kotor Varoš experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 922 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Area | 363.9 sq mi (942.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6183°N, 17.3720°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Sarajevo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
537 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Nov 27, 1990 | 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia | M5.6 | 104 km | 24 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1990 | 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia | M5.1 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2004 | 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 2013 | 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia | M4.9 | 113 km | 20 km |
| Aug 25, 1995 | 5 km NW of Požega, Croatia | M4.9 | 87 km | 24 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 147 km | 19 km |
| Aug 30, 2019 | 6 km NNW of Mramor, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 91 km | 7 km |
| Jun 7, 1992 | 11 km S of Sokolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.7 | 144 km | 11 km |
| Apr 6, 2021 | 16 km NNW of Dvor, Croatia | M4.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2021 | 3 km W of Petrinja, Croatia | M4.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2009 | 1 km WNW of Gorica, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 6 km NW of Petrinja, Croatia | M4.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2018 | 5 km W of Brela, Croatia | M4.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2011 | 14 km WNW of Hrvace, Croatia | M4.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 6 km S of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1990 | 8 km NNE of Maslovare, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.6 | 16 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1998 | 6 km W of ?e?ava, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.6 | 25 km | 23 km |
| Dec 13, 1995 | 9 km W of Živinice, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.6 | 13 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1962 | DALMATIAN COASTS | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.2 in |
Kotor Varoš has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 30°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (2.2").