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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 48°F (9°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 267 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 62.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 104.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,415 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,415 ft (1,041 m) |
| Area | 156.0 sq mi (404.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.3926°N, 16.6200°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sarajevo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
670 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Nov 27, 1990 | 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia | M5.6 | 60 km | 24 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.1 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1990 | 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia | M5.1 | 55 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2004 | 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 2013 | 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia | M4.9 | 83 km | 20 km |
| Aug 25, 1995 | 5 km NW of Požega, Croatia | M4.9 | 135 km | 24 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2021 | 16 km NNW of Dvor, Croatia | M4.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1994 | 14 km NNW of Orebi?, Croatia | M4.7 | 150 km | 29 km |
| Mar 26, 1996 | 6 km NW of Starigrad, Croatia | M4.7 | 99 km | 33 km |
| Jul 18, 2007 | 22 km S of Sali, Croatia | M4.7 | 136 km | 3 km |
| Jan 6, 2021 | 3 km W of Petrinja, Croatia | M4.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1990 | 8 km NNE of Maslovare, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.6 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2009 | 1 km WNW of Gorica, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.6 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 1995 | 9 km W of Živinice, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.6 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2011 | 14 km WNW of Hrvace, Croatia | M4.6 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2025 | 5 km NE of Starigrad, Croatia | M4.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 6 km S of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 6 km NW of Petrinja, Croatia | M4.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2018 | 5 km W of Brela, Croatia | M4.6 | 116 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 | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 3.9 in |
Potoci has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 33°F in February to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.9").