Weather & Climate in Prijedor, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Prijedor experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 459 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 459 ft (140 m) |
| Area | 322.0 sq mi (834.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 278/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.9799°N, 16.7140°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Sarajevo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
577 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 | 126 km | 24 km |
| Mar 22, 2020 | 5 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia | M5.3 | 118 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1993 | 1 km SE of ?rnomelj, Slovenia | M5.1 | 135 km | 15 km |
| Nov 27, 1990 | 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia | M5.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2007 | 11 km ESE of Novi Vinodolski, Croatia | M4.9 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 2013 | 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia | M4.9 | 146 km | 20 km |
| Jun 1, 1993 | Slovenia-Hungary-Croatia border region | M4.9 | 133 km | 30 km |
| Aug 25, 1995 | 5 km NW of Požega, Croatia | M4.9 | 85 km | 24 km |
| Sep 3, 1990 | 1 km ENE of Donja Bistra, Croatia | M4.8 | 123 km | 20 km |
| Aug 30, 2019 | 6 km NNW of Mramor, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Mar 26, 1996 | 6 km NW of Starigrad, Croatia | M4.7 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Apr 6, 2021 | 16 km NNW of Dvor, Croatia | M4.7 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2021 | 3 km W of Petrinja, Croatia | M4.7 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2020 | 6 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia | M4.6 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2025 | 5 km NE of Starigrad, Croatia | M4.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 6 km NW of Petrinja, Croatia | M4.6 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2011 | 14 km WNW of Hrvace, Croatia | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 1995 | 9 km W of Živinice, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.6 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1990 | 8 km NNE of Maslovare, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.6 | 78 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.5 in | Driest |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in |
Prijedor has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 33°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.5").