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Weather & Climate in Makarska, Croatia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Makarska experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 271 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 35.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 15.1 sq mi (39.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 848/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2969°N, 17.0178°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zagreb |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,322 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Sep 5, 1996 | 9 km ESE of Podgora, Croatia | M6.0 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.7 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1990 | 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia | M5.6 | 69 km | 24 km |
| Mar 29, 2003 | 51 km W of Komiža, Croatia | M5.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 55 km N of Peschici, Italy | M5.5 | 123 km | 7 km |
| Sep 17, 1996 | 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia | M5.5 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.4 | 141 km | 16 km |
| Sep 9, 1996 | 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M5.3 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1995 | 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia | M5.2 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1990 | 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia | M5.1 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.1 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2003 | 62 km W of Komiža, Croatia | M5.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2004 | 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.0 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 2013 | 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia | M4.9 | 43 km | 20 km |
| Sep 5, 1996 | 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M4.9 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 1990 | 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2022 | 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2003 | 70 km W of Komiža, Croatia | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1995 | 25 km WSW of Ston, Croatia | M4.7 | 69 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 | 7 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in |
Makarska has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 38°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.5").