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Weather & Climate in Počitelj, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Počitelj enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 295 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Area | 110.6 sq mi (286.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1343°N, 17.7334°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sarajevo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,056 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 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.7 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1990 | 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia | M5.6 | 119 km | 24 km |
| Sep 17, 1996 | 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia | M5.5 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.4 | 80 km | 16 km |
| Sep 9, 1996 | 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M5.3 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1995 | 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia | M5.2 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.1 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1990 | 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia | M5.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2004 | 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.0 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 1996 | 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M4.9 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 2013 | 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia | M4.9 | 92 km | 20 km |
| Jul 31, 1990 | 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2022 | 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2003 | 5 km SE of Metkovi?, Croatia | M4.7 | 14 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1994 | 14 km NNW of Orebi?, Croatia | M4.7 | 52 km | 29 km |
| Jul 15, 1995 | 25 km WSW of Ston, Croatia | M4.7 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1994 | 7 km NE of Nikši?, Montenegro | M4.7 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 1992 | 9 km ENE of Cetinje, Montenegro | M4.7 | 132 km | 27 km |
| Jun 7, 1992 | 11 km S of Sokolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.7 | 117 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 | — | 119 km |
| 1962 | DALMATIAN COASTS | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 55 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.8 in |
Počitelj has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (1.7").