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Weather & Climate in Rijeka, Croatia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rijeka has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July. The area gets 248 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 110.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 109.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
60°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 42.9°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 60°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 248 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 33.3 sq mi (86.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,239/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.3267°N, 14.4424°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zagreb |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
986 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Apr 12, 1998 | 5 km E of Kobarid, Slovenia | M5.6 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2020 | 5 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia | M5.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 12, 2004 | 7 km NE of Kobarid, Slovenia | M5.2 | 124 km | 8 km |
| Mar 13, 1998 | 4 km NW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M5.2 | 35 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 1993 | 1 km SE of ?rnomelj, Slovenia | M5.1 | 65 km | 15 km |
| May 22, 1995 | 6 km NNW of Ilirska Bistrica, Slovenia | M4.9 | 37 km | 27 km |
| Feb 5, 2007 | 11 km ESE of Novi Vinodolski, Croatia | M4.9 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Sep 3, 1990 | 1 km ENE of Donja Bistra, Croatia | M4.8 | 129 km | 20 km |
| Mar 26, 1996 | 6 km NW of Starigrad, Croatia | M4.7 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 3 km W of Baška, Croatia | M4.7 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2021 | 16 km NNW of Dvor, Croatia | M4.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2021 | 3 km W of Petrinja, Croatia | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 1990 | 5 km ENE of Cerkno, Slovenia | M4.7 | 95 km | 22 km |
| Mar 22, 2020 | 6 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia | M4.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 2, 2002 | 6 km SSE of Pivka, Slovenia | M4.6 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2003 | 4 km SSE of Punat, Croatia | M4.6 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2025 | 5 km NE of Starigrad, Croatia | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 6 km NW of Petrinja, Croatia | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| May 6, 1998 | 6 km NNW of Tolmin, Slovenia | M4.6 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 28, 1998 | 3 km WSW of Osoppo, Italy | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 5.6 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 7.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.9 in |
Rijeka has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.1") and July the driest (2.6").