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Bijelo Polje, Montenegro

Bijelo Polje · Montenegro

Bijelo Polje is a small city in Bijelo Polje, Montenegro with a population of 15,400. Elevation: 2,044 ft (623 m). Average temperature: 47°F (8°C).

15,400 Population 43/sq mi density
2,044 ft Elevation 623 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
38.2 in Annual Rain
Europe / Podgorica Timezone

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About Bijelo Polje

Bijelo Polje

Bijelo Polje is a town located in the Northern Region of Montenegro, situated along Lim River. It has an urban population of 12,900. It is the administrative, economic, cultural and educational centre of northern Montenegro.

People

Population15,400
Density43/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp47°F (8°C)
Rain38.2 in/yr
Sunny Days267/yr
Elevation2,044 ft (623 m)
Population15,400
Population Density43 / sq mi
Elevation2,044 ft (623 m)
Coordinates43.0383°, 19.7476°
TimezoneEurope/Podgorica
Country🇲🇪 Montenegro
State / ProvinceBijelo Polje
Average Temperature47°F (8°C)
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Annual Precipitation38.2 inches (971 mm)
Annual Snowfall9.0 inches (23 cm)

About Bijelo Polje

Bijelo Polje is a small city in Montenegro (Bijelo Polje) with a population of 15,400. The city sits at an elevation of 2,044 feet (623 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 47°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.2 inches. The timezone is Europe/Podgorica.

Climate in Bijelo Polje

Bijelo Polje has an average annual temperature of 8°C (46°F). The hottest month is Aug (19°C), the coldest is Jan (-3.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1104 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -3.2°C / 26°F -16.3° / 7.4° 118.0
Feb -0.5°C / 31°F -12.4° / 12.1° 61.1
Mar 1.4°C / 35°F -10.7° / 15° 71.4
Apr 5.7°C / 42°F -5.4° / 19.3° 84.8
May 10.8°C / 51°F 0.4° / 21.8° 99.5
Jun 16.1°C / 61°F 5.3° / 29.5° 106.0
Jul 18.8°C / 66°F 6.5° / 31.4° 67.4
Aug 19°C / 66°F 8.1° / 32.1° 72.1
Sep 14.1°C / 57°F 1.8° / 26.9° 96.2
Oct 9.7°C / 49°F -0.8° / 22.1° 64.4
Nov 4.4°C / 40°F -8.4° / 16.8° 135.1
Dec 0.1°C / 32°F -9.9° / 9.8° 128.4
Bijelo Polje experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 267 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 38.2 inches. The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,044 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below Montenegro avg
January Average29°F (-1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days267 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,044 ft (623 m)
Area356.8 sq mi (924.0 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates43.0383°N, 19.7476°W
TimezoneEurope/Podgorica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.2"
1% above Montenegro avg
Snowfall 9.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.52"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,158 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 1, 2025.

Sep 5, 1996 9 km ESE of Podgora, Croatia M6.0 150 km
Apr 22, 2022 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.7 127 km
Sep 29, 1998 12 km W of Ljig, Serbia M5.5 133 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 87 km
Apr 30, 1999 14 km WSW of Ljig, Serbia M5.4 130 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 135 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 72 km
Jul 1, 1999 8 km N of Trstenik, Serbia M5.2 124 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 137 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 148 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 137 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 113 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 43 km
Mar 22, 2006 23 km SSW of Ljig, Serbia M4.8 115 km
Apr 24, 2022 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 130 km
Apr 29, 1991 6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 131 km
Apr 8, 2017 8 km NE of Rrëshen, Albania M4.8 137 km
Nov 30, 2000 9 km N of Rubik, Albania M4.8 132 km
Mar 23, 2004 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia M4.8 28 km
Mar 26, 2012 18 km SE of Ulcinj, Montenegro M4.7 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 MONTENEGRO Earthquake 3.0 m 131 114 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m 105 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-1°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.6 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.3 in
June 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
July 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
September 56°F (14°C) 3.5 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.8 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.3 in Wettest
December 32°F (0°C) 3.5 in

Bijelo Polje has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 29°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (2.5").

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Schools in Bijelo Polje

8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
O.Š Nedakusi
OS,, Braća Ribnikar"
Elektro-Ekonomska Škola
Gimnazija Miloje Dobrašinović
Risto Ratković
O.Š Marko Miljanov
JUOŠ "Krsto Radojević"
Основна школа "Душан Кораћ"
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Radio Stations near Bijelo Polje

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Berane lokalni MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bijelo Polje local MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Bijelo Polje

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gradski muzej
Kuća Vojvode Gavra Vukovića
Muzej
Polimski muzej

Libraries in Bijelo Polje

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Gradska biblioteka „Stevan Tomovic”0.0
Gradska Biblioteka Ljubo Anđelić0.0

Farmers Markets in Bijelo Polje

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pijac
Pjaca
Zelena pijaca

Hotels in Bijelo Polje

6 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dvor
Hotel Bijela Rada
Hotel Dominus
Hotel Franca
IN
Royal

Restaurants in Bijelo Polje

13 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Arabian House
BB
Centar
Dolina Mira
Durmitor
Dvor
Piceria Orao
Regina
Restaurant STOP
Royal
Rural Household Ćatovići
Rural Household Djalović
Stara Krcma Zaton

Cafes in Bijelo Polje

14 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa del Cafe
Devetka
Fabrika ukusa
Fortuna
Hamburg
Hemingway
Mahala
Piere
Red Rooster
Tri Tačke
Vagon
Vivero
Zaton
Библиотека

Dentists in Bijelo Polje

6 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Apex Dent
Idrizović
ME #3521888327
Mrdak
Mrdović
Spomenko Zorec

Veterinaries in Bijelo Polje

2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Grandov
ME #3091261560

Train Stations in Bijelo Polje

2 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bijelo Polje
Kruševo

Bus Stations in Bijelo Polje

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ME #3503480741

Gas Stations in Bijelo Polje

8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Eko
EKO
Eko Petrol
INA
Lukoil
Lukoil
Petrol
Zaton

Banks in Bijelo Polje

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Atlas Mont
Erste Banka
Hipotekarna Banka
Hypo Alpe Adria
NLB
Podgorička Banka

Gyms in Bijelo Polje

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ME #8999497566

Stadiums & Teams in Bijelo Polje

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Bijelo Polje

6 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kolašin 1600 0.0 $0
Kolašin 1450 0.0 $0
Kolašin 1600 0.0 $0
Žari ski centre 0.0 $0
Tornik 0.0 $0
Park Obudojevica 0.0 $0

Airports Near Bijelo Polje

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Podgorica Airport / Podgorica Golubovci AirbaseTGDLarge Airport
Berane AirportIVGSmall Airport
Ćemovsko Polje / Špiro Mugoša AirfieldSmall Airport
Gjakovë Air BaseSmall Airport
Zlatibor Sport Airstrip (U.C.)Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bijelo Polje

13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Crkva Sveta Petka
Crkva Svete Bogorodice
Crkva svetog Nikole
Crkva Svetog Petra i Pavla
Džamija Bistrica
Džamija Gubavač
Džamija Nedakusi
Džamija Sutivan
Gasulhana
Gradska džamija
Rasovska džamija
Sv. Jovan
Црква Св. Томе

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Podgorica

🇲🇪 About Montenegro

Capital Podgorica
Population 622,345
Area 14,026 km²
GDP (USD) $7,644,389,160
GDP per capita $12,260
HDI 0.844
Life expectancy 77.6 years
Internet users 89.8%
Urban population 65.5%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Montenegrin
Calling code +382
TLD .me
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Montenegro

20 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nova godina
Jan 2 New Year's Day Nova godina
Jan 6 Orthodox Christmas Eve Badnji dan
Jan 7 Christmas Day (Orthodox) Božić
Jan 8 Christmas Day (Orthodox) Božić
Apr 3 Good Friday Veliki petak
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Uskrs
Apr 6 Easter Monday Uskrs
Apr 10 Good Friday Vaskrs
Apr 13 Easter Monday Vaskrs
May 1 Labour Day Praznik rada
May 2 Labour Day Praznik rada
May 21 Independence Day Dan nezavisnosti
May 22 Independence Day Dan nezavisnosti
Jul 13 Statehood Day Dan državnosti
Jul 14 Statehood Day Dan državnosti
Nov 1 Catholic All Saints' Day Svi Sveti
Dec 24 Catholic Christmas Eve Badnji dan
Dec 25 Catholic Christmas Day Božić
Dec 26 Catholic St. Stephen's Day Božić

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bijelo Polje

What is the population of Bijelo Polje?

Bijelo Polje has a population of 15,400 residents and is located in Montenegro. The population density is 43 people per square mile, spread across 356.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bijelo Polje?

Bijelo Polje has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 267 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 38.2 inches, with 9.0 inches of snow.

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