Risan, Montenegro

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2,083 Population 117/sq mi density
39 ft Elevation 12 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
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. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.3°F
5% below US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)

Geography

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

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.1"
29% above US 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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