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Cetinje, Montenegro

Full City Profile

15,137 Population 43/sq mi density
2,251 ft Elevation 686 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Cetinje experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average50.8°F
6% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days245 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,251 ft (686 m)
Area351.4 sq mi (910.0 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates42.3906°N, 18.9142°W
TimezoneEurope/Podgorica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.2"
32% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.65"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,446 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 27, 2025.

Sep 5, 1996 9 km ESE of Podgora, Croatia M6.0 92 km
Apr 22, 2022 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.7 97 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 128 km
Sep 17, 1996 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia M5.5 104 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 65 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M5.3 95 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 132 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 67 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 74 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 57 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 83 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 115 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 147 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 34 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 115 km
Jul 31, 1990 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 115 km
Sep 5, 1996 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M4.9 100 km
Apr 8, 2017 8 km NE of Rrëshen, Albania M4.8 107 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km SW of Shijak, Albania M4.8 129 km
Mar 23, 2004 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia M4.8 120 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 41 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m 9 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 4.9 in
February 36°F (2°C) 4.5 in Coldest
March 41°F (5°C) 4.3 in
April 47°F (8°C) 4.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
July 67°F (20°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.4 in
September 60°F (15°C) 4.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 5.4 in
November 44°F (7°C) 6.7 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 5.9 in

Cetinje has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 36°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.7") and July the driest (1.9").

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