Budva, Montenegro

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13,338 Population 283/sq mi density
13 ft Elevation 4 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Budva experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average54.9°F
2% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area47.1 sq mi (122.0 km²)
Population Density283/sq mi
Coordinates42.2872°N, 18.8392°E
TimezoneEurope/Podgorica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.3"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.36"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,439 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0.

Sep 5, 1996 9 km ESE of Podgora, Croatia M6.0 94 km
Apr 22, 2022 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.7 103 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 120 km
Sep 17, 1996 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia M5.5 105 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 75 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M5.3 96 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 134 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 81 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 67 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 108 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 49 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 108 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 30 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 148 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 94 km
Jul 31, 1990 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 118 km
Sep 5, 1996 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M4.9 101 km
Apr 8, 2017 8 km NE of Rrëshen, Albania M4.8 106 km
Apr 24, 2022 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 102 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km SW of Shijak, Albania M4.8 122 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 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 37 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m - 13 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 5.0 in
March 45°F (7°C) 4.7 in
April 51°F (10°C) 4.6 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in
June 67°F (19°C) 2.3 in
July 71°F (22°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 2.3 in
September 64°F (18°C) 4.3 in
October 57°F (14°C) 5.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 7.4 in Wettest
December 44°F (6°C) 6.5 in

Budva has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 41°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (1.6").

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