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Petnjica, Montenegro

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2,323 ft Elevation 708 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
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. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. The area receives 75.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average44.2°F
18% below US 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 US 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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