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Weather & Climate in Rakov Potok, Croatia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rakov Potok experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 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 46.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 17.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 479 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 414/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.7381°N, 15.7972°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zagreb |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
762 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Mar 22, 2020 | 5 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia | M5.3 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Mar 13, 1998 | 4 km NW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M5.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1993 | 1 km SE of ?rnomelj, Slovenia | M5.1 | 50 km | 15 km |
| Aug 25, 1995 | 5 km NW of Požega, Croatia | M4.9 | 149 km | 24 km |
| Jun 1, 1993 | Slovenia-Hungary-Croatia border region | M4.9 | 70 km | 30 km |
| May 22, 1995 | 6 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M4.9 | 122 km | 27 km |
| Feb 5, 2007 | 11 km ESE of Novi Vinodolski, Croatia | M4.9 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1990 | 1 km ENE of Donja Bistra, Croatia | M4.8 | 21 km | 20 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 3 km W of Baška, Croatia | M4.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2021 | 16 km NNW of Dvor, Croatia | M4.7 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia | M4.7 | 142 km | 22 km |
| Jan 6, 2021 | 3 km W of Petrinja, Croatia | M4.7 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 6 km NW of Petrinja, Croatia | M4.6 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2020 | 6 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia | M4.6 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2003 | 4 km SSE of Punat, Croatia | M4.6 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2002 | 6 km SSE of Pivka, Slovenia | M4.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 3 km SSW of Böhönye, Hungary | M4.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2014 | 7 km SE of Pivka, Slovenia | M4.5 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Jul 30, 2013 | 11 km NW of Brinje, Croatia | M4.4 | 96 km | 11 km |
| Jan 4, 2021 | 3 km SW of Petrinja, Croatia | M4.4 | 51 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
Rakov Potok has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 34°F in December to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.1").