Weather & Climate in Žepče, Bosnia and Herzegovina
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Žepče experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 758 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 758 ft (231 m) |
| Area | 108.9 sq mi (282.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 78/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.4267°N, 18.0378°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Sarajevo |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
622 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Nov 27, 1990 | 10 km N of Hrvace, Croatia | M5.6 | 129 km | 24 km |
| Nov 27, 1990 | 14 km N of Hrvace, Croatia | M5.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2004 | 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Aug 25, 1995 | 5 km NW of Požega, Croatia | M4.9 | 110 km | 24 km |
| Feb 20, 1996 | 11 km W of Kneževo, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Nov 18, 2013 | 10 km ESE of Otok, Croatia | M4.9 | 127 km | 20 km |
| Aug 30, 2019 | 6 km NNW of Mramor, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 45 km | 7 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 90 km | 19 km |
| Jun 7, 1992 | 11 km S of Sokolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.7 | 90 km | 11 km |
| Jun 3, 1990 | 8 km NNE of Maslovare, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.6 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1998 | 6 km W of ?e?ava, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.6 | 40 km | 23 km |
| Dec 13, 1995 | 9 km W of Živinice, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.6 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2011 | 14 km WNW of Hrvace, Croatia | M4.6 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 2009 | 1 km WNW of Gorica, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Oct 2, 2023 | 6 km S of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2023 | 5 km E of Srebrenik, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.5 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Jul 27, 2012 | 4 km SSW of Zenica, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.5 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 1998 | 4 km SE of Široki Brijeg, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.5 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 1995 | 6 km WNW of ?apljina, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.5 | 146 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 | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 3.1 in |
Žepče has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 32°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.0") and January the driest (2.2").