Weather & Climate in Šipovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Šipovo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,463 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,463 ft (446 m) |
| Area | 196.9 sq mi (510.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.2824°N, 17.0860°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Sarajevo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
731 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 |
| Nov 27, 1990 | 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia | M5.1 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.1 | 99 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2004 | 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.0 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 2013 | 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia | M4.9 | 71 km | 20 km |
| Aug 25, 1995 | 5 km NW of Požega, Croatia | M4.9 | 129 km | 24 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2019 | 6 km NNW of Mramor, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 121 km | 7 km |
| May 22, 1994 | 14 km NNW of Orebi?, Croatia | M4.7 | 132 km | 29 km |
| Jan 6, 2021 | 3 km W of Petrinja, Croatia | M4.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 1992 | 11 km S of Sokolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.7 | 147 km | 11 km |
| Mar 26, 1996 | 6 km NW of Starigrad, Croatia | M4.7 | 136 km | 33 km |
| Aug 2, 2003 | 5 km SE of Metkovi?, Croatia | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Apr 6, 2021 | 16 km NNW of Dvor, Croatia | M4.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1998 | 6 km W of ?e?ava, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.6 | 64 km | 23 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 6 km NW of Petrinja, Croatia | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2025 | 5 km NE of Starigrad, Croatia | M4.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1990 | 8 km NNE of Maslovare, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.6 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2011 | 14 km WNW of Hrvace, Croatia | M4.6 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2018 | 5 km W of Brela, Croatia | M4.6 | 103 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 | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.8 in |
Šipovo has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 29°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and February the driest (2.6").