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Weather & Climate in Vareš, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vareš experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 263 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 40.1 inches. The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,772 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 47.4°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,772 ft (845 m) |
| Area | 150.6 sq mi (390.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 48/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1644°N, 18.3283°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sarajevo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
886 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Apr 22, 2022 | 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1990 | 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia | M5.6 | 140 km | 24 km |
| Sep 29, 1998 | 12 km W of Ljig, Serbia | M5.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.4 | 138 km | 16 km |
| Apr 30, 1999 | 14 km WSW of Ljig, Serbia | M5.4 | 139 km | 14 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 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2004 | 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.0 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 2013 | 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia | M4.9 | 130 km | 20 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 1995 | 5 km NW of Požega, Croatia | M4.9 | 145 km | 24 km |
| Jul 31, 1990 | 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2004 | 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia | M4.8 | 149 km | 3 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 60 km | 19 km |
| Mar 22, 2006 | 23 km SSW of Ljig, Serbia | M4.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2019 | 6 km NNW of Mramor, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 55 km | 7 km |
| Apr 24, 2022 | 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 1992 | 11 km S of Sokolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.7 | 53 km | 11 km |
| Aug 2, 2003 | 5 km SE of Metkovi?, Croatia | M4.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 1995 | 9 km W of Živinice, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.6 | 95 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 | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 4.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.6 in |
Vareš has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 30°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.6").