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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. The area gets 268 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
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°W |
| 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").