Weather & Climate in Pale, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pale has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 13.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,736 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
60°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 43.8°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (15°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,736 ft (834 m) |
| Area | 275.3 sq mi (712.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8166°N, 18.5695°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Sarajevo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,054 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 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.7 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1996 | 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia | M5.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1998 | 12 km W of Ljig, Serbia | M5.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.4 | 96 km | 16 km |
| Apr 30, 1999 | 14 km WSW of Ljig, Serbia | M5.4 | 127 km | 14 km |
| Sep 9, 1996 | 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M5.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1995 | 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia | M5.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.1 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2004 | 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.0 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 1996 | 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M4.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 1990 | 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 2013 | 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia | M4.9 | 138 km | 20 km |
| Mar 23, 2004 | 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia | M4.8 | 111 km | 3 km |
| Apr 24, 2022 | 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 52 km | 19 km |
| Mar 22, 2006 | 23 km SSW of Ljig, Serbia | M4.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2019 | 6 km NNW of Mramor, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 92 km | 7 km |
| Aug 2, 2003 | 5 km SE of Metkovi?, Croatia | M4.7 | 114 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 | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.0 in | Driest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 42°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 56°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 60°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.0 in |
Pale has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 28°F in January to 60°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.0").