Weather & Climate in Potoci, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Potoci experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.6 inches. The area receives 6.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 299 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 299 ft (91 m) |
| Area | 578.5 sq mi (1,498.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.4095°N, 17.8786°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Sarajevo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,093 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 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.7 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1990 | 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia | M5.6 | 112 km | 24 km |
| Sep 17, 1996 | 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia | M5.5 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.4 | 83 km | 16 km |
| Sep 9, 1996 | 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M5.3 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1995 | 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia | M5.2 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.1 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1990 | 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia | M5.1 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2004 | 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.0 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 2013 | 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia | M4.9 | 87 km | 20 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 1996 | 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M4.9 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 1990 | 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2022 | 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2019 | 6 km NNW of Mramor, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 146 km | 7 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 124 km | 19 km |
| Jun 7, 1992 | 11 km S of Sokolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.7 | 89 km | 11 km |
| Jul 15, 1995 | 25 km WSW of Ston, Croatia | M4.7 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2003 | 5 km SE of Metkovi?, Croatia | M4.7 | 46 km | 10 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 | - | 135 km |
| 1962 | DALMATIAN COASTS | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 64 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.5 in |
Potoci has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 34°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (2.4").