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Weather & Climate in Vela Luka, Croatia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vela Luka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 287 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 27.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 200 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 287 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 200 ft (61 m) |
| Area | 16.5 sq mi (42.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 228/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.9633°N, 16.7225°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zagreb |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,295 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 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1990 | 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia | M5.6 | 99 km | 24 km |
| Sep 17, 1996 | 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia | M5.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 55 km N of Peschici, Italy | M5.5 | 79 km | 7 km |
| Mar 29, 2003 | 51 km W of Komiža, Croatia | M5.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1996 | 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M5.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1995 | 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia | M5.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1995 | 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy | M5.2 | 139 km | 25 km |
| Nov 27, 1990 | 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia | M5.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.1 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2003 | 62 km W of Komiža, Croatia | M5.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2004 | 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.0 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 2013 | 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia | M4.9 | 79 km | 20 km |
| Jul 31, 1990 | 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 1996 | 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M4.9 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2022 | 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2003 | 70 km W of Komiža, Croatia | M4.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 1, 1990 | 10 km NNE of Isole Tremiti, Italy | M4.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 15, 1995 | 25 km WSW of Ston, Croatia | M4.7 | 61 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 | 48 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in |
Vela Luka has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 47°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.8").