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Weather & Climate in Novalja, Croatia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Novalja enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.9°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 16.4 sq mi (42.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 147/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.5578°N, 14.8867°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zagreb |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
560 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Mar 13, 1998 | 4 km NW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M5.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1993 | 1 km SE of ?rnomelj, Slovenia | M5.1 | 114 km | 15 km |
| Feb 5, 2007 | 11 km ESE of Novi Vinodolski, Croatia | M4.9 | 61 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1995 | 6 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M4.9 | 129 km | 27 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 3 km W of Baška, Croatia | M4.7 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1996 | 6 km NW of Starigrad, Croatia | M4.7 | 46 km | 33 km |
| Jan 6, 2021 | 3 km W of Petrinja, Croatia | M4.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2021 | 16 km NNW of Dvor, Croatia | M4.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2007 | 22 km S of Sali, Croatia | M4.7 | 94 km | 3 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 6 km NW of Petrinja, Croatia | M4.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2003 | 4 km SSE of Punat, Croatia | M4.6 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2025 | 5 km NE of Starigrad, Croatia | M4.6 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2002 | 6 km SSE of Pivka, Slovenia | M4.6 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2014 | 7 km SE of Pivka, Slovenia | M4.5 | 130 km | 5 km |
| Nov 9, 2000 | 13 km SE of Gra?ac, Croatia | M4.4 | 95 km | 35 km |
| Mar 13, 2014 | 9 km E of Ribnica, Slovenia | M4.4 | 133 km | 2 km |
| Jun 8, 2021 | 12 km E of Brodarica, Croatia | M4.4 | 137 km | 15 km |
| Jul 30, 2013 | 11 km NW of Brinje, Croatia | M4.4 | 58 km | 11 km |
| Apr 24, 2005 | 0 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M4.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Nov 28, 1993 | 3 km WNW of Klana, Croatia | M4.4 | 109 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1930 | CENTRAL ADRIATIC | Earthquake | - | 18 | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 2.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.3 in |
Novalja has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 41°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.7").