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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. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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) |
| Sunny Days | 256 days/yr |
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°W |
| 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").