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Weather & Climate in Vis, Croatia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vis enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 61.3°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 18.7 sq mi (48.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 85/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0619°N, 16.1831°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Zagreb |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,207 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 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1990 | 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia | M5.6 | 95 km | 24 km |
| Mar 29, 2003 | 51 km W of Komiža, Croatia | M5.5 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2021 | 55 km N of Peschici, Italy | M5.5 | 69 km | 7 km |
| Sep 17, 1996 | 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia | M5.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1996 | 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M5.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1995 | 3 km S of Ischitella, Italy | M5.2 | 134 km | 25 km |
| Nov 27, 1990 | 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia | M5.1 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.1 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 14 km NNE of Lesina, Italy | M5.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2004 | 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.0 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 27, 2003 | 62 km W of Komiža, Croatia | M5.0 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 1990 | 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 2013 | 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia | M4.9 | 87 km | 20 km |
| Sep 5, 1996 | 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M4.9 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 1, 2003 | 70 km W of Komiža, Croatia | M4.8 | 77 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2006 | 6 km SE of Carpino, Italy | M4.7 | 142 km | 31 km |
| Jul 18, 2007 | 22 km S of Sali, Croatia | M4.7 | 111 km | 3 km |
| Aug 2, 2003 | 5 km SE of Metkovi?, Croatia | M4.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1994 | 14 km NNW of Orebi?, Croatia | M4.7 | 75 km | 29 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 | 79 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in |
Vis has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 48°F in February to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.8").