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Sjenica, Serbia

Full City Profile

14,060 Population 1,903/sq mi density
3,317 ft Elevation 1,011 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Sjenica has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.2 inches. The area receives 97.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average45.0°F
17% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,317 ft (1,011 m)
Area408.9 sq mi (1,059.0 km²)
Population Density1,903/sq mi
Coordinates43.2731°N, 19.9994°W
TimezoneEurope/Belgrade

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.2"
35% above US avg
Snowfall 97.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.90"
Driest Month (Feb) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

803 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.4 on May 11, 2025.

Apr 22, 2022 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.7 149 km
Sep 29, 1998 12 km W of Ljig, Serbia M5.5 104 km
Apr 30, 1999 14 km WSW of Ljig, Serbia M5.4 101 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 112 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 100 km
Jul 1, 1999 8 km N of Trstenik, Serbia M5.2 93 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 69 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 146 km
Mar 22, 2006 23 km SSW of Ljig, Serbia M4.8 86 km
Mar 23, 2004 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia M4.8 22 km
Apr 29, 1991 6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 119 km
Feb 13, 1994 7 km NE of Nikši?, Montenegro M4.7 95 km
Jun 7, 1992 11 km S of Sokolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.7 114 km
Oct 30, 1992 9 km ENE of Cetinje, Montenegro M4.7 124 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km NNE of Tuzi, Montenegro M4.7 113 km
Apr 24, 1990 6 km NE of Stari Bar, Montenegro M4.6 142 km
Mar 10, 2010 6 km E of Istok, Kosovo M4.6 72 km
Sep 25, 2011 8 km WNW of Risan, Montenegro M4.6 140 km
Jan 8, 2016 8 km ENE of Bile?a, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.6 127 km
Dec 10, 2013 3 km SW of Podgorica, Montenegro M4.6 113 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 131 146 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 2.6 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Driest
March 36°F (2°C) 2.5 in
April 44°F (6°C) 2.9 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
July 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in Warmest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.3 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
November 37°F (3°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.2 in

Sjenica has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 30°F in February to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and February the driest (2.4").

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