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Weather & Climate in Velika Sočanica, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Velika Sočanica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 268 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 35.6 inches. The area receives 18.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 650 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 56.6°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 650 ft (198 m) |
| Area | 7.0 sq mi (18.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 214/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.8847°N, 17.9234°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sarajevo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
309 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Nov 27, 1990 | 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia | M5.1 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 1995 | 5 km NW of Požega, Croatia | M4.9 | 59 km | 24 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2019 | 6 km NNW of Mramor, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 55 km | 7 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 125 km | 19 km |
| Apr 6, 2021 | 16 km NNW of Dvor, Croatia | M4.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 2021 | 3 km W of Petrinja, Croatia | M4.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 1992 | 11 km S of Sokolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.7 | 136 km | 11 km |
| Dec 13, 1995 | 9 km W of Živinice, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.6 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jun 3, 1990 | 8 km NNE of Maslovare, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.6 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2021 | 6 km NW of Petrinja, Croatia | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1998 | 6 km W of ?e?ava, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.6 | 31 km | 23 km |
| May 19, 2023 | 5 km E of Srebrenik, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.5 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 2012 | 4 km SSW of Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.5 | 80 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2003 | 9 km NNW of Livno, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Nov 6, 1993 | 6 km W of Trn, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.4 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 2016 | 1 km NNW of Piškorevci, Croatia | M4.4 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Oct 19, 1992 | 9 km W of Olovo, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.4 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2021 | 3 km SW of Petrinja, Croatia | M4.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2025 | 0 km WSW of Sisak, Croatia | M4.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
Velika Sočanica has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 34°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (3.9") and January the driest (2.1").