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Pljevlja, Montenegro

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19,489 Population 38/sq mi density
2,533 ft Elevation 772 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Pljevlja has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.9 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-3°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average44.8°F
17% below US avg
January Average28°F (-3°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,533 ft (772 m)
Area519.7 sq mi (1,346.0 km²)
Population Density38/sq mi
Coordinates43.3567°N, 19.3584°W
TimezoneEurope/Podgorica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.9"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 9.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.25"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,063 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 1, 2025.

Sep 5, 1996 9 km ESE of Podgora, Croatia M6.0 131 km
Apr 22, 2022 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.7 101 km
Sep 29, 1998 12 km W of Ljig, Serbia M5.5 111 km
Sep 17, 1996 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia M5.5 136 km
Apr 30, 1999 14 km WSW of Ljig, Serbia M5.4 108 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 70 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M5.3 137 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 127 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 114 km
Jul 1, 1999 8 km N of Trstenik, Serbia M5.2 137 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 88 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 138 km
Sep 5, 1996 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M4.9 136 km
Jul 31, 1990 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 131 km
Mar 22, 2006 23 km SSW of Ljig, Serbia M4.8 97 km
Apr 24, 2022 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 104 km
Apr 29, 1991 6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 87 km
Mar 23, 2004 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia M4.8 31 km
Aug 2, 2003 5 km SE of Metkovi?, Croatia M4.7 140 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km NNE of Tuzi, Montenegro M4.7 108 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 131 141 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 28°F (-3°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.8 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
June 58°F (15°C) 3.9 in
July 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.7 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
November 37°F (3°C) 4.3 in Wettest
December 30°F (-1°C) 3.6 in

Pljevlja has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 28°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.8").

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