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Rožaje, Montenegro

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9,121 Population 55/sq mi density
3,547 ft Elevation 1,081 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 5°C
Rožaje has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (4°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.2 inches. The area receives 16.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average40.3°F
25% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,547 ft (1,081 m)
Area166.8 sq mi (432.0 km²)
Population Density55/sq mi
Coordinates42.8330°N, 20.1665°W
TimezoneEurope/Podgorica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.2"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 16.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,220 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M0.0 on May 11, 2025.

Apr 24, 2002 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo M5.7 115 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 121 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 103 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 57 km
Jul 1, 1999 8 km N of Trstenik, Serbia M5.2 117 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 116 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 142 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 135 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 31 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 114 km
Jan 8, 2009 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia M4.9 128 km
Apr 8, 2017 8 km NE of Rrëshen, Albania M4.8 115 km
Mar 23, 2004 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia M4.8 62 km
Nov 30, 2000 9 km N of Rubik, Albania M4.8 113 km
Mar 22, 2006 23 km SSW of Ljig, Serbia M4.8 134 km
Mar 26, 2012 18 km SE of Ulcinj, Montenegro M4.7 134 km
Oct 30, 1992 9 km ENE of Cetinje, Montenegro M4.7 104 km
Feb 13, 1994 7 km NE of Nikši?, Montenegro M4.7 95 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km NNE of Tuzi, Montenegro M4.7 84 km
Dec 10, 2013 3 km SW of Podgorica, Montenegro M4.6 89 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 131 114 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m 122 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 2.8 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 2.9 in
April 38°F (3°C) 3.3 in
May 47°F (8°C) 3.8 in
June 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
July 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in Warmest
August 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
September 49°F (10°C) 3.3 in
October 42°F (6°C) 3.4 in
November 34°F (1°C) 4.1 in Wettest
December 28°F (-2°C) 3.6 in

Rožaje has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 25°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.8").

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