Plav, Montenegro

Opština Plav · Montenegro

Plav is a small city in Opština Plav, Montenegro with a population of 13,805. Elevation: 3,497 ft (1,066 m). Average temperature: 43°F (6°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

13,805 Population 74/sq mi density
3,497 ft Elevation 1,066 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
41.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Podgorica Timezone

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About Plav

Plav

Plav Municipality is one of the municipalities of Montenegro. It is located in Northern Montenegro. The center is the town of Plav. In February 2014, the southwestern third of the municipality seceded to form the Gusinje Municipality.

People

Population13,805
Density74/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp43°F (6°C)
Rain41.4 in/yr
Elevation3,497 ft (1,066 m)
Population13,805
Population Density74 / sq mi
Elevation3,497 ft (1,066 m)
Coordinates42.5969°, 19.9442°
TimezoneEurope/Podgorica
Country🇲🇪 Montenegro
State / ProvinceOpština Plav
Average Temperature43°F (6°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation41.4 inches (1,051 mm)
Annual Snowfall13.9 inches (35 cm)

About Plav

Plav is a small city in Montenegro (Opština Plav) with a population of 13,805. The city sits at an elevation of 3,497 feet (1,066 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 43°F (6°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 59°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Podgorica.

Climate in Plav

Plav has an average annual temperature of 9.3°C (49°F). The hottest month is Aug (20.7°C), the coldest is Jan (-2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1209 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -2°C / 28°F -15.4° / 7.7° 145.4
Feb 0.8°C / 33°F -11.5° / 11.5° 72.7
Mar 2.7°C / 37°F -8.9° / 15° 81.1
Apr 6.7°C / 44°F -3.8° / 19.6° 95.6
May 11.7°C / 53°F 1.1° / 21.9° 90.3
Jun 17.3°C / 63°F 6.5° / 29.1° 73.9
Jul 20.7°C / 69°F 8.1° / 32.7° 45.1
Aug 20.7°C / 69°F 9.5° / 33.5° 57.3
Sep 15.5°C / 60°F 3.3° / 28° 118.3
Oct 10.6°C / 51°F 0.2° / 22.1° 87.5
Nov 5.5°C / 42°F -6.5° / 17.6° 173.9
Dec 1.2°C / 34°F -9.3° / 10° 167.8
Plav has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. The area receives 13.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,497 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average42.5°F
21% below Montenegro avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)

Geography

Elevation3,497 ft (1,066 m)
Area187.7 sq mi (486.0 km²)
Population Density74/sq mi
Coordinates42.5969°N, 19.9442°E
TimezoneEurope/Podgorica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.4"
9% above Montenegro avg
Snowfall 13.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.76"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.48"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,423 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7.

Apr 24, 2002 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo M5.7 126 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 144 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 129 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 110 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 83 km
Jul 1, 1999 8 km N of Trstenik, Serbia M5.2 149 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 146 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 26 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 10 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 143 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 103 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 130 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 130 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 85 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 97 km
Jan 8, 2009 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia M4.9 115 km
Apr 8, 2017 8 km NE of Rrëshen, Albania M4.8 87 km
Mar 23, 2004 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia M4.8 79 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km SW of Shijak, Albania M4.8 146 km
Nov 30, 2000 9 km N of Rubik, Albania M4.8 83 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 82 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m - 96 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 149 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 27°F (-3°C) 3.2 in
March 33°F (1°C) 3.2 in
April 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in
May 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
June 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
July 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 58°F (15°C) 2.8 in
September 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in
October 44°F (7°C) 3.8 in
November 36°F (2°C) 4.8 in Wettest
December 30°F (-1°C) 4.1 in

Plav has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 27°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (2.5").

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Radio Stations near Plav

2 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Plav

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ethnographic Museum of Dukagjin
Ibrahim Rugova museum
Kuća Vojvode Gavra Vukovića
Muzej
Muzeu Historik,Bajram Curri
Polimski muzej
Privatni muzej
Zavičajni muzej

Libraries in Plav

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteka e Bashkisë së Qytetit Bajram Curri0.0
Gradska biblioteka0.0

Farmers Markets in Plav

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gradska pijaca
Pijaca
Pijaca Plav
Zelena pijaca
Zelena pijaca

Hotels in Plav

4 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel & Restaurant 5E
Hotel Ambiente
Hotel Restoran Kamp “LakeViews” Plav
Plavsko Jezero

Restaurants in Plav

9 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Adagio Pizza and Sandwiches
Aqua
Caffe "TIMM"
Hotel & Restaurant Abas
Komnenovo etno selo
Park Caffe
Racina Restoran
Restoran/Motel "Djerdan"
Swiss Doner

Cafes in Plav

7 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Urban
Caffe ambiente
Caffe AS
Gradska Kafana
Medena
Misk
Salerno Caffe

Cinemas in Plav

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bioskop

Bus Stations in Plav

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Autobuska stanica Plav

Gas Stations in Plav

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EKO
ME #13204461865

Banks in Plav

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Atlas Mont Banka
Prva Banka Crne Gore

Stadiums & Teams in Plav

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Ski Resorts Near Plav

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 Plav

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Podgorica Airport / Podgorica Golubovci AirbaseTGDLarge Airport
Kukës International AirportKFZMedium Airport
Berane AirportIVGSmall Airport
Ćemovsko Polje / Špiro Mugoša Airfield-Small Airport
Gjakovë Air Base-Small Airport

Post Offices in Plav

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Pošta Plav

Churches & Religious Organizations in Plav

7 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kineski Gornji
Redzepagica
Sabovica
Sehidska
Stara džamija
Sultanija
Sv. Trojice

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Podgorica
Elevation
1,065 m (3,494 ft)
Area
486.0 km² (187.6 mi²)
Postal Code
84325
Website
plav.me/

🇲🇪 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Plav

What is the population of Plav?

Plav has a population of 13,805 residents and is located in Montenegro. The population density is 74 people per square mile, spread across 187.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Plav?

Plav has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 59°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 41.4 inches, with 13.9 inches of snow.

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