Sibenik, Croatia

The historic town of Šibenik, formerly known as Sebenico (Italian: [sebeˈniʐko]), is situated in central Dalmatia, where the Adriatic Sea is reached by the Krka River. The capital and cultural, educational, administrative, and economic hub of Šibenik-Knin County, Šibenik is the third-largest town in the Dalmatian area and one of the oldest Croatian self-governing cities on the Adriatic. There are 31,115 people living in the town and 42,599 in the municipality as of 2021.The Šibenik Diocese serves as the seat.It is also known as Krešimir's Town since it was first recorded in a grant made by Peter Krešimir IV on Christmas in 1066. Prior to the 17th-century plague outbreak, it was the biggest city on the Adriatic's entire eastern coast. During December 1944 to May 1945, Šibenik served as Croatia's de facto capital. The Croatian Navy was founded there, which makes it noteworthy as well.The most notable architectural accomplishment of the 15th and 16th centuries in Croatia is the Cathedral of St. James. It was added to the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage List in 2000, along with the Fortress of St. Nicholas, because of its outstanding qualities.

The climate in Šibenik is Mediterranean (Csa), with hot, dry summers and moderate, humid winters. The coldest months are January and February, while the hottest months are July and August. The highest temperature in July is often around 30 °C (86 °F). "Csa" (Mediterranean Climate) is the Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate.

At an elevation of 77 meters (253 feet), the local weather station recorded its highest temperature since 1949 on August 10, 2017, which was 39.4 °C (102.9 °F).On February 10, 1956, the lowest recorded temperature was -11.0 °C (12.2 °F).