Prčanj, Montenegro

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1,244 Population 385/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Prčanj enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.5°F
3% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.4 km²)
Population Density385/sq mi
Coordinates42.4575°N, 18.7422°E
TimezoneEurope/Podgorica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.7"
36% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.17"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,332 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0.

Sep 5, 1996 9 km ESE of Podgora, Croatia M6.0 76 km
Apr 22, 2022 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.7 83 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 141 km
Sep 17, 1996 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia M5.5 88 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 55 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M5.3 79 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 148 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 51 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 88 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 128 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 49 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 95 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 70 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 128 km
May 23, 2004 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.0 149 km
Sep 5, 1996 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M4.9 84 km
Jul 31, 1990 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 99 km
Apr 24, 2022 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 82 km
Mar 23, 2004 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia M4.8 123 km
Nov 30, 2000 9 km N of Rubik, Albania M4.8 109 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 56 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m - 8 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 4.9 in
March 46°F (8°C) 4.4 in
April 51°F (11°C) 4.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 3.2 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.4 in
July 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 2.2 in
September 65°F (18°C) 4.2 in
October 58°F (14°C) 5.8 in
November 49°F (9°C) 7.2 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 6.3 in

Prčanj has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 41°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (1.5").

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