Perast, Montenegro

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349 Population 20/sq mi density
95 ft Elevation 29 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Perast enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area17.8 sq mi (46.0 km²)
Population Density20/sq mi
Coordinates42.4869°N, 18.6992°E
TimezoneEurope/Podgorica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.7"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.17"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,317 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0.

Sep 5, 1996 9 km ESE of Podgora, Croatia M6.0 72 km
Apr 22, 2022 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.7 78 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 145 km
Sep 17, 1996 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia M5.5 83 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 52 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M5.3 75 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 92 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 47 km
Apr 3, 1990 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.1 149 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 74 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 53 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 133 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 97 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 133 km
May 23, 2004 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.0 144 km
Sep 5, 1996 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M4.9 79 km
Jul 31, 1990 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 94 km
Nov 30, 2000 9 km N of Rubik, Albania M4.8 114 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km SW of Shijak, Albania M4.8 147 km
Mar 23, 2004 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia M4.8 123 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 60 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m - 13 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.9 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.4 in
April 51°F (11°C) 4.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
July 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 5.8 in
November 49°F (9°C) 7.2 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 6.3 in

Perast has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 41°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (1.5").

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