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Risan, Montenegro

Kotor · Montenegro

Risan is a small town in Kotor, Montenegro with a population of 2,083. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,083 Population 117/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
49.1 in Annual Rain
Europe / Podgorica Timezone

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About Risan

Risan

Risan is a town in the Bay of Kotor, Montenegro. It traces its origins to the ancient settlement of Rhizon, the oldest settlement in the Bay of Kotor.

People

Population2,083
Density117/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (11°C)
Rain49.1 in/yr
Sunny Days247/yr
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Population2,083
Population Density117 / sq mi
Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Coordinates42.5150°, 18.6956°
TimezoneEurope/Podgorica
Country🇲🇪 Montenegro
State / ProvinceKotor
Average Temperature51°F (11°C)
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation49.1 inches (1,246 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Risan

Risan is a small town in Montenegro (Kotor) with a population of 2,083. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 36°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.1 inches. The timezone is Europe/Podgorica.

Risan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below Montenegro avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation39 ft (12 m)
Area17.8 sq mi (46.0 km²)
Population Density117/sq mi
Coordinates42.5150°N, 18.6956°W
TimezoneEurope/Podgorica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.1"
29% above Montenegro avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.57"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,309 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0.

Sep 5, 1996 9 km ESE of Podgora, Croatia M6.0 70 km
Apr 22, 2022 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.7 75 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 148 km
Sep 17, 1996 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia M5.5 82 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 49 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M5.3 73 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 93 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 45 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 77 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 136 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 97 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 136 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 56 km
Apr 3, 1990 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.1 146 km
May 23, 2004 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.0 142 km
Jul 31, 1990 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 92 km
Sep 5, 1996 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M4.9 78 km
Nov 30, 2000 9 km N of Rubik, Albania M4.8 116 km
Mar 23, 2004 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia M4.8 121 km
Apr 24, 2022 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 75 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 63 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m - 15 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 4.4 in
March 42°F (6°C) 4.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.6 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (20°C) 2.4 in
September 60°F (16°C) 4.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 5.3 in
November 45°F (7°C) 6.6 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 5.8 in

Risan has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.6") and July the driest (1.8").

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Radio Stations near Risan

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Boka News - AAC+ 48 kbps
Radio Kotor zabavna MP3 192 kbps
Radio Porto Montenegro dance, electro MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Risan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arheološki muzej
Biljarda
Birth house of Njegoš
Cat's museum
City Museum
Etnografski muzej Crne Gore
Government House - National Museum of Montenegro
House of Ivo Andrić
Maritime Museum (Former place of Grgurina family 18th century)
Mausoleum of Njegoš
Mausoleum of Njegoš
Mikhail Bulgakov “Museum of the great master”
Museum of King Nikola I Petrović
Muzej Grada Perasta
Muzej novca
Naval Heritage Collection Museum

Libraries in Risan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Centralna biblioteka Đurđe Crnojević0.0
Državni arhiv Crne Gore0.0
Gradska biblioteka0.0
Gradska čitaonica "Njegoš"0.0
MontEco0.0
Old Library0.0
Russian library0.0
ГРАДСКА БИБЛИОТЕКА И ЧИТАОНИЦА0.0

Farmers Markets in Risan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Arsenal Elektro
BAJERM - proizvodnja aluminijumske stolarije
DADI
Farmers Market
Gradska pjaca
Kuca Plastike
Trg 21. Novembar
Trznica
Zelena Pijaca
Zelena Pijaca
Zelena pijaca Seljanovo

Hotels in Risan

3 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Grahovac 1858
Mövenpick Hotel Teuta Kotor Bay
Villa Illyrik

Restaurants in Risan

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Café Pizzeria Risan
Konoba Krivokapic
Risan

Cafes in Risan

4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fashion beach
Hipnos
Kafana Grkavac
MM Park

Monuments in Risan

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Spomenik poginulim borcima sa Grahovca

Castles in Risan

24 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Austrian fort
Fort Dvrsnik
Fort Greben
Fort Ledenice (ruins)
Fort Povrsnica
Fort Sv. Nikola
Gendarmirie-Kaserne
Gendarmirie-Kaserne
Gendarmirie-Kaserne
Gendarmirie-Kaserne
Gendarmirie-Kaserne
Gendarmirie-Kaserne
Gendarmirie-Kaserne
Gendarmirie-Kaserne
Gendarmirie-Kaserne
Gendarmirie-Kaserne
Gradina
Grkavac
Illyrian Fort Rizon
Ostfort Jankov vrh
Unter-Grkavac
Wachhaus Goli Vrh (ruins)
Wachhaus Ober Grakovac
Westfort Jankov vrh

Gas Stations in Risan

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

EKO

Breweries in Risan

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
FABRIKA CRAFT BREWERY DOO
Nitrox

Airports Near Risan

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Dubrovnik Ruđer Bošković AirportDBVLarge Airport
Podgorica Airport / Podgorica Golubovci AirbaseTGDLarge Airport
Tivat AirportTIVMedium Airport
Ćemovsko Polje / Špiro Mugoša Airfield-Small Airport
Nikšić Airfield-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Risan

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Church
Crkva Sv. Petra
Crkva Svetog Jovana
Crkva svetog Petra i Pavla
S. Giovanni
St. Giovanni
St. Giovanni
St. Nicolo
Sv. Jovan (St. Giovanni)
Sv. Petar
Sv. Petka (Sv. Veneranda)
Сrkva Svetog Jovana Bogoslova (ruins)
Света Петка
Церковь Рождества Богородицы 1831
Црква Светог Јована

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Podgorica
Postal Code
85337

🇲🇪 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 Risan

What is the population of Risan?

Risan has a population of 2,083 residents and is located in Montenegro. The population density is 117 people per square mile, spread across 17.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Risan?

Risan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 36°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.1 inches.

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