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Weather & Climate in Vitez, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vitez has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 264 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 39.7 inches. The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,345 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 45.0°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,345 ft (410 m) |
| Area | 61.4 sq mi (159.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 133/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.1542°N, 17.7901°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Sarajevo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
915 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 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1990 | 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia | M5.6 | 98 km | 24 km |
| Sep 17, 1996 | 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia | M5.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 1990 | 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia | M5.1 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.1 | 88 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2004 | 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.0 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 1990 | 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 1995 | 5 km NW of Požega, Croatia | M4.9 | 136 km | 24 km |
| Sep 5, 1996 | 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 2013 | 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia | M4.9 | 92 km | 20 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 103 km | 19 km |
| Aug 30, 2019 | 6 km NNW of Mramor, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 80 km | 7 km |
| Apr 24, 2022 | 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2003 | 5 km SE of Metkovi?, Croatia | M4.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 1994 | 14 km NNW of Orebi?, Croatia | M4.7 | 131 km | 29 km |
| Jun 7, 1992 | 11 km S of Sokolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.7 | 89 km | 11 km |
| Feb 3, 2018 | 5 km W of Brela, Croatia | M4.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Dec 13, 1995 | 9 km W of Živinice, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.6 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 6 km S of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.6 | 98 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 | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.8 in |
Vitez has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 28°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (2.6").