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Weather & Climate in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sarajevo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. The area receives 9.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,670 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,670 ft (509 m) |
| Area | 54.6 sq mi (141.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 12,754/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.8486°N, 18.3564°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sarajevo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,076 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 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.7 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1990 | 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia | M5.6 | 138 km | 24 km |
| Sep 17, 1996 | 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia | M5.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1998 | 12 km W of Ljig, Serbia | M5.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.4 | 103 km | 16 km |
| Apr 30, 1999 | 14 km WSW of Ljig, Serbia | M5.4 | 142 km | 14 km |
| Sep 9, 1996 | 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M5.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1995 | 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia | M5.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1990 | 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia | M5.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.1 | 92 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2004 | 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.0 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 1996 | 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M4.9 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 2013 | 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia | M4.9 | 122 km | 20 km |
| Jul 31, 1990 | 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 65 km | 19 km |
| Apr 24, 2022 | 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2019 | 6 km NNW of Mramor, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 89 km | 7 km |
| Mar 23, 2004 | 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia | M4.8 | 127 km | 3 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 | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.8 in |
Sarajevo has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 30°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (2.8").