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Plav, Montenegro

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3,615 Population 19/sq mi density
3,497 ft Elevation 1,066 meters
43°F Avg Temperature 6°C
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. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. The area receives 13.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 59°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average42.5°F
21% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average59°F (15°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,497 ft (1,066 m)
Area187.7 sq mi (486.0 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates42.5969°N, 19.9442°W
TimezoneEurope/Podgorica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.4"
9% above US 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. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 27, 2025.

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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