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Weather & Climate in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mostar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 261 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 41.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 217 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 217 ft (66 m) |
| Area | 453.7 sq mi (1,175.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 230/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3433°N, 17.8081°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sarajevo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,087 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 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.7 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1990 | 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia | M5.6 | 110 km | 24 km |
| Sep 17, 1996 | 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia | M5.5 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.4 | 84 km | 16 km |
| Sep 9, 1996 | 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M5.3 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1995 | 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia | M5.2 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.1 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1990 | 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia | M5.1 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2004 | 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.0 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 1990 | 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 1996 | 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M4.9 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 2013 | 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia | M4.9 | 85 km | 20 km |
| Apr 24, 2022 | 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 133 km | 19 km |
| May 22, 1994 | 14 km NNW of Orebi?, Croatia | M4.7 | 64 km | 29 km |
| Aug 2, 2003 | 5 km SE of Metkovi?, Croatia | M4.7 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1994 | 7 km NE of Nikši?, Montenegro | M4.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 1992 | 11 km S of Sokolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.7 | 98 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.7 m (6 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1780 | BAY OF KOTOR | Earthquake | 1.7 m | - | 132 km |
| 1962 | DALMATIAN COASTS | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 58 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5 in |
Mostar has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 36°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (2.2").