Weather & Climate in Velika, Croatia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Velika experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 827 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 827 ft (252 m) |
| Area | 59.8 sq mi (154.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.4544°N, 17.6614°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Zagreb |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
309 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Mar 22, 2020 | 5 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia | M5.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 1995 | 5 km NW of Požega, Croatia | M4.9 | 9 km | 24 km |
| Jun 1, 1993 | Slovenia-Hungary-Croatia border region | M4.9 | 122 km | 30 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2019 | 6 km NNW of Mramor, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 113 km | 7 km |
| Sep 3, 1990 | 1 km ENE of Donja Bistra, Croatia | M4.8 | 148 km | 20 km |
| Apr 6, 2021 | 16 km NNW of Dvor, Croatia | M4.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2021 | 3 km W of Petrinja, Croatia | M4.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 6 km NW of Petrinja, Croatia | M4.6 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1990 | 8 km NNE of Maslovare, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2020 | 6 km E of Gornja Bistra, Croatia | M4.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 1995 | 9 km W of Živinice, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.6 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1998 | 6 km W of ?e?ava, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.6 | 87 km | 23 km |
| May 19, 2023 | 5 km E of Srebrenik, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.5 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 2012 | 4 km SSW of Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2019 | 3 km SSW of Böhönye, Hungary | M4.5 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2025 | 0 km WSW of Sisak, Croatia | M4.4 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jan 15, 2021 | 8 km ESE of Lasinja, Croatia | M4.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 2016 | 1 km NNW of Piškorevci, Croatia | M4.4 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2021 | 3 km SW of Petrinja, Croatia | M4.4 | 109 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in |
Velika has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 32°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and February the driest (2.0").