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Weather & Climate in Podhum, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Podhum experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 63°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 41.3 inches. The area receives 10.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,395 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,395 ft (730 m) |
| Area | 554.1 sq mi (1,435.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.7230°N, 16.9989°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sarajevo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,225 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 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1990 | 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia | M5.6 | 33 km | 24 km |
| Mar 29, 2003 | 51 km W of Komiža, Croatia | M5.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1996 | 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia | M5.5 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1996 | 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M5.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.1 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1990 | 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia | M5.1 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2003 | 62 km W of Komiža, Croatia | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2004 | 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.0 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 1990 | 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 1996 | 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M4.9 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 2013 | 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia | M4.9 | 13 km | 20 km |
| Apr 24, 2022 | 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2007 | 22 km S of Sali, Croatia | M4.7 | 147 km | 3 km |
| Jun 7, 1992 | 11 km S of Sokolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.7 | 146 km | 11 km |
| Mar 26, 1996 | 6 km NW of Starigrad, Croatia | M4.7 | 146 km | 33 km |
| May 22, 1994 | 14 km NNW of Orebi?, Croatia | M4.7 | 71 km | 29 km |
| Aug 2, 2003 | 5 km SE of Metkovi?, Croatia | M4.7 | 97 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 | 48 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.4 in |
Podhum has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 31°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (2.2").