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Petnjica, Montenegro

Petnjica Municipality · Montenegro

Petnjica is a small town in Petnjica Municipality, Montenegro with a population of 0. Elevation: 2,323 ft (708 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

2,323 ft Elevation 708 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
41.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Podgorica Timezone

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About Petnjica

Petnjica is a town in Montenegro in the northern region, and the center of Petnjica Municipality. Petnjica regained its municipality status on May 28, 2013, which it previously had from 1945 to 1957, when it was merged with the Berane Municipality.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain41.8 in/yr
Sunny Days288/yr
Elevation2,323 ft (708 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation2,323 ft (708 m)
Coordinates42.9097°, 19.9636°
TimezoneEurope/Podgorica
Country🇲🇪 Montenegro
State / ProvincePetnjica Municipality
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation41.8 inches (1,062 mm)
Annual Snowfall75.5 inches (192 cm)

About Petnjica

Petnjica is a small town in Montenegro (Petnjica Municipality) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 2,323 feet (708 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Podgorica.

Petnjica has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 75.5 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,323 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average44.2°F
18% below Montenegro avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,323 ft (708 m)
Area276.8 sq mi (717.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates42.9097°N, 19.9636°W
TimezoneEurope/Podgorica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.8"
10% above Montenegro avg
Snowfall 75.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.20"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,210 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M0.0 on May 22, 2025.

Apr 24, 2002 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo M5.7 134 km
Apr 22, 2022 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.7 146 km
Sep 29, 1998 12 km W of Ljig, Serbia M5.5 145 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 104 km
Apr 30, 1999 14 km WSW of Ljig, Serbia M5.4 142 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 115 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 59 km
Jul 1, 1999 8 km N of Trstenik, Serbia M5.2 121 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 132 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 29 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 127 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 110 km
Jan 8, 2009 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia M4.9 143 km
Mar 22, 2006 23 km SSW of Ljig, Serbia M4.8 126 km
Nov 30, 2000 9 km N of Rubik, Albania M4.8 118 km
Apr 8, 2017 8 km NE of Rrëshen, Albania M4.8 122 km
Mar 23, 2004 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia M4.8 46 km
Apr 24, 2022 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 149 km
Oct 30, 1992 9 km ENE of Cetinje, Montenegro M4.7 95 km
Feb 13, 1994 7 km NE of Nikši?, Montenegro M4.7 79 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 131 110 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.9 in
February 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in Coldest, Driest
March 35°F (2°C) 2.7 in
April 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
June 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.8 in
September 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
October 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.2 in Wettest
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.6 in

Petnjica has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 29°F in February to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and February the driest (2.6").

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Schools in Petnjica

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Osnovna škola Mahmut Adrović
Skola Savin Bor
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Radio Stations near Petnjica

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Berane lokalni MP3 128 kbps
Radio Bijelo Polje local MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Petnjica

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Gradski muzej
Ibrahim Rugova museum
Kuća Vojvode Gavra Vukovića
Muzej
Polimski muzej
Privatni muzej
Zavičajni muzej

Farmers Markets in Petnjica

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Leskova Pijaca
Pijac
Pijaca
Zelena pijaca
Zelena pijaca

Hotels in Petnjica

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Lokve

Restaurants in Petnjica

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Merak
Seosko domaćinstvo Adrović

Cafes in Petnjica

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Pasha

Monuments in Petnjica

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Spomenik

Banks in Petnjica

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lovćen Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Petnjica

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Ski Resorts Near Petnjica

4 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kolašin 1600 0.0 $0
Kolašin 1450 0.0 $0
Kolašin 1600 0.0 $0
Žari ski centre 0.0 $0

Airports Near Petnjica

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Podgorica Airport / Podgorica Golubovci AirbaseTGDLarge Airport
Berane AirportIVGSmall Airport
Ćemovsko Polje / Špiro Mugoša AirfieldSmall Airport
Gjakovë Air BaseSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Petnjica

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Petnjička džamija

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Podgorica

🇲🇪 About Montenegro

Capital Podgorica
Population 622,345
Area 14,026 km²
GDP (USD) $7,644,389,160
GDP per capita $12,260
HDI 0.844
Life expectancy 77.6 years
Internet users 89.8%
Urban population 65.5%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Montenegrin
Calling code +382
TLD .me
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Montenegro

20 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nova godina
Jan 2 New Year's Day Nova godina
Jan 6 Orthodox Christmas Eve Badnji dan
Jan 7 Christmas Day (Orthodox) Božić
Jan 8 Christmas Day (Orthodox) Božić
Apr 3 Good Friday Veliki petak
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Uskrs
Apr 6 Easter Monday Uskrs
Apr 10 Good Friday Vaskrs
Apr 13 Easter Monday Vaskrs
May 1 Labour Day Praznik rada
May 2 Labour Day Praznik rada
May 21 Independence Day Dan nezavisnosti
May 22 Independence Day Dan nezavisnosti
Jul 13 Statehood Day Dan državnosti
Jul 14 Statehood Day Dan državnosti
Nov 1 Catholic All Saints' Day Svi Sveti
Dec 24 Catholic Christmas Eve Badnji dan
Dec 25 Catholic Christmas Day Božić
Dec 26 Catholic St. Stephen's Day Božić

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What is the weather like in Petnjica?

Petnjica has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°F in July. The area receives 288 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.8 inches, with 75.5 inches of snow.

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