Ulcinj, Montenegro

Full City Profile

11,488 Population 117/sq mi density
26 ft Elevation 8 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Ulcinj enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average59.1°F
9% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area98.5 sq mi (255.0 km²)
Population Density117/sq mi
Coordinates41.9294°N, 19.2244°E
TimezoneEurope/Podgorica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.6"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.91"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,598 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0.

Sep 5, 1996 9 km ESE of Podgora, Croatia M6.0 144 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 71 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 109 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 126 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 122 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M5.3 145 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 96 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 117 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 70 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 58 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 24 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 9 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 58 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 97 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 109 km
May 19, 2014 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania M5.0 124 km
Jan 8, 2009 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia M4.9 134 km
Jul 9, 2010 7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania M4.9 108 km
Nov 30, 2000 9 km N of Rubik, Albania M4.8 47 km
Jan 19, 1997 9 km NNW of Roskovec, Albania M4.8 129 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 19 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m - 63 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 74 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 6.9 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 5.8 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.2 in
April 56°F (13°C) 5.1 in
May 64°F (18°C) 3.0 in
June 71°F (22°C) 2.2 in
July 76°F (24°C) 1.4 in Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 69°F (21°C) 4.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 6.5 in
November 52°F (11°C) 7.9 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 7.1 in

Ulcinj has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 44°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.9") and July the driest (1.4").

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