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Bijelo Polje, Montenegro

Full City Profile

15,400 Population 43/sq mi density
2,044 ft Elevation 623 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
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. Annual precipitation totals 38.2 inches. The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-1°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average47.2°F
13% below US 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 US 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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