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Nikšić, Montenegro

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58,212 Population 73/sq mi density
2,067 ft Elevation 630 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Nikšić experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.6°F
4% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,067 ft (630 m)
Area797.3 sq mi (2,065.0 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates42.7731°N, 18.9445°W
TimezoneEurope/Podgorica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.7"
31% above US avg
Snowfall 4.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.54"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,289 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 82 km
Apr 22, 2022 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.7 71 km
Sep 17, 1996 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia M5.5 92 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 29 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M5.3 88 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 66 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 83 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 73 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 98 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 76 km
Apr 3, 1990 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.1 145 km
May 23, 2004 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.0 141 km
Jul 31, 1990 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 97 km
Sep 5, 1996 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M4.9 90 km
Mar 23, 2004 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia M4.8 86 km
Apr 24, 2022 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 72 km
Apr 8, 2017 8 km NE of Rrëshen, Albania M4.8 135 km
Apr 29, 1991 6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 149 km
Nov 30, 2000 9 km N of Rubik, Albania M4.8 123 km
Jun 7, 1992 11 km S of Sokolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.7 119 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 78 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m 43 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 4.6 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 4.3 in
March 42°F (6°C) 4.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 4.2 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.5 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
July 69°F (20°C) 2.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.6 in
September 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
October 53°F (12°C) 5.3 in
November 44°F (7°C) 6.5 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 5.7 in

Nikšić has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 36°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (2.0").

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