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Stari Bar, Montenegro

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1,514 Population 7/sq mi density
604 ft Elevation 184 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Stari Bar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.9°F
5% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation604 ft (184 m)
Area230.9 sq mi (598.0 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates42.0970°N, 19.1360°W
TimezoneEurope/Podgorica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.1"
48% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,667 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 27, 2025.

Sep 5, 1996 9 km ESE of Podgora, Croatia M6.0 126 km
Apr 22, 2022 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.7 134 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 91 km
Sep 17, 1996 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia M5.5 138 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 124 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 102 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 145 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M5.3 128 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 105 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 99 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 64 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 22 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 119 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 87 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 78 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 4 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 78 km
May 19, 2014 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania M5.0 143 km
Sep 5, 1996 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M4.9 133 km
Jul 31, 1990 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 150 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 6 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m 44 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 6.2 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 5.5 in
March 47°F (9°C) 5.0 in
April 53°F (12°C) 5.0 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in
June 69°F (20°C) 2.2 in
July 73°F (23°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.2 in
September 67°F (19°C) 4.5 in
October 59°F (15°C) 6.3 in
November 50°F (10°C) 7.8 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 6.9 in

Stari Bar has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 42°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.8") and July the driest (1.5").

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