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Žabljak, Montenegro

Opština Žabljak · Montenegro

Žabljak is a small town in Opština Žabljak, Montenegro with a population of 1,937. Elevation: 4,751 ft (1,448 m). Average temperature: 40°F (5°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,937 Population 11/sq mi density
4,751 ft Elevation 1,448 meters
40°F Avg Temperature 5°C
45.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Podgorica Timezone

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About Žabljak

Žabljak

Žabljak Municipality is one of the municipalities of Montenegro. The municipality is located in northern Montenegro. The administrative center is the small town of Žabljak.

People

Population1,937
Density11/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp40°F (5°C)
Rain45.4 in/yr
Sunny Days254/yr
Elevation4,751 ft (1,448 m)
Population1,937
Population Density11 / sq mi
Elevation4,751 ft (1,448 m)
Coordinates43.1542°, 19.1233°
TimezoneEurope/Podgorica
Country🇲🇪 Montenegro
State / ProvinceOpština Žabljak
Average Temperature40°F (5°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Annual Precipitation45.4 inches (1,153 mm)
Annual Snowfall19.6 inches (50 cm)

About Žabljak

Žabljak is a small town in Montenegro (Opština Žabljak) with a population of 1,937. The city sits at an elevation of 4,751 feet (1,448 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 40°F (5°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 57°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Podgorica.

Climate in Žabljak

Žabljak has an average annual temperature of 10.1°C (50°F). The hottest month is Aug (19.9°C), the coldest is Jan (-0.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 819 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -0.8°C / 31°F -5° / 3.5° 52.1
Feb 1.2°C / 34°F -4.1° / 6.6° 57.1
Mar 5.6°C / 42°F -0.4° / 11.6° 50.4
Apr 9.4°C / 49°F 2.9° / 16° 59.7
May 13.8°C / 57°F 6.9° / 20.6° 82.9
Jun 17.8°C / 64°F 10.8° / 24.8° 90.6
Jul 19.5°C / 67°F 12° / 27° 76.5
Aug 19.9°C / 68°F 11.9° / 27.9° 59.4
Sep 15.4°C / 60°F 8.8° / 22° 76.4
Oct 11.7°C / 53°F 4.8° / 18.6° 72.2
Nov 7°C / 45°F 1.7° / 12.2° 70.8
Dec 0.8°C / 33°F -2.9° / 4.6° 71.0
Žabljak has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The area receives 19.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,751 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 57°F Jul (14°C)
Annual Average40.3°F
25% below Montenegro avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average57°F (14°C)
Sunny Days254 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,751 ft (1,448 m)
Area171.8 sq mi (445.0 km²)
Population Density11/sq mi
Coordinates43.1542°N, 19.1233°W
TimezoneEurope/Podgorica

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.4"
19% above Montenegro avg
Snowfall 19.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.04"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.99"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,191 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0.

Sep 5, 1996 9 km ESE of Podgora, Croatia M6.0 104 km
Apr 22, 2022 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.7 77 km
Sep 29, 1998 12 km W of Ljig, Serbia M5.5 140 km
Sep 17, 1996 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia M5.5 111 km
Apr 30, 1999 14 km WSW of Ljig, Serbia M5.4 137 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 42 km
Sep 9, 1996 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M5.3 110 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 98 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 102 km
Apr 3, 1990 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.1 144 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 114 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 140 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 82 km
May 23, 2004 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.0 139 km
Sep 5, 1996 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia M4.9 110 km
Jul 31, 1990 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.9 108 km
Mar 23, 2004 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia M4.8 52 km
Mar 22, 2006 23 km SSW of Ljig, Serbia M4.8 127 km
Apr 24, 2022 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 80 km
Apr 29, 1991 6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina M4.8 107 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 131 118 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m - 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 3.5 in
February 25°F (-4°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 30°F (-1°C) 3.4 in
April 37°F (3°C) 4.0 in
May 47°F (8°C) 4.0 in
June 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
July 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
September 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in
October 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in
November 34°F (1°C) 5.0 in Wettest
December 28°F (-2°C) 4.3 in

Žabljak has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 25°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (3.0").

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Schools in Žabljak

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Osnovna i Srednja škola - - - -
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Radio Stations near Žabljak

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Žabljak

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Etno Kuća "Ruža"

Libraries in Žabljak

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
JU Narodna Biblioteka "Stevan Samardžić"0.0

Farmers Markets in Žabljak

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Pijaca
Zelena Pijaca

Hotels in Žabljak

16 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Accommodation Konak
Apartments Peaks
Durmitor
Gorske Oči
Hotel Enigma
Hotel Javor
Hotel Lovac
Hotel Pavlović
Hotel Polar Star
Jezera
MB Hotel
Radovan Luka
Ski Hotel
SOA Village
Vilino Kolo
Žabljak

Restaurants in Žabljak

27 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Duga
Durmitor
Durmitor Inn
Durmitorsko Sijelo
Dvoriste
Etno Selo Katun
Etno selo Sljeme
Izvor
Javorovača
Kaćun
Koliba
Konoba Luna
Krčma Nostalgija
Lazar
Momčilov grad
Momčilov grad
Nacionalni restoran Crno jezero
National restaurant
Or'O
Picerija Balkan
Podgora
SOA
Tara
Ukus Durmitora
Walter
Zlatni Bor
Zlatni Papagaj

Cafes in Žabljak

9 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bambus
Čudna šuma
Lomnido
Međed
Pub Kino Durmitor
Shambhala
Ski Bar
Stara Varoš
Vodenica

Monuments in Žabljak

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Titova pećina

Dentists in Žabljak

1 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr Violeta Simićević

Bus Stations in Žabljak

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Autobuska Stanica Žabljak

Gas Stations in Žabljak

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Eko

Banks in Žabljak

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Atlas Banka
CKB
Prva banka

Stadiums & Teams in Žabljak

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Žabljak

7 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kolašin 1600 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kolašin 1450 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Kolašin 1600 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Tornik 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Park Obudojevica 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Dvorišta Nordic Ski Center (Smučarski club Romanija, Pale) 0.0 - - $0 - - -
Centar nordijskog skijanja Dvorišta-Jahorina 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Žabljak

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ponikve AirportUZCMedium Airport
Tivat AirportTIVMedium Airport
Berane AirportIVGSmall Airport
Ćemovsko Polje / Špiro Mugoša Airfield-Small Airport
Nikšić Airfield-Small Airport
Zlatibor Sport Airstrip (U.C.)-Small Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Žabljak

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Durmitor National ParkNatural1980

Churches & Religious Organizations in Žabljak

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Gradska kapela
Црква Светог Преображења

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Waterfalls
5
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Podgorica
Area
445.0 km² (171.8 mi²)

🇲🇪 About Montenegro

Capital Podgorica
Population 622,345
Area 14,026 km²
GDP (USD) $7,644,389,160
GDP per capita $12,260
HDI 0.844
Life expectancy 77.6 years
Internet users 89.8%
Urban population 65.5%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages Montenegrin
Calling code +382
TLD .me
Driving side right

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Žabljak

Durmitor National Park
Natural · inscribed 1980
This breathtaking national park was formed by glaciers and is traversed by rivers and underground streams. Along the Tara river canyon, which has the deepest gorges in Europe, the dense pine forests are interspersed with clear lakes and harbour a wide range of...

Public Holidays in Montenegro

20 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Nova godina
Jan 2 New Year's Day Nova godina
Jan 6 Orthodox Christmas Eve Badnji dan
Jan 7 Christmas Day (Orthodox) Božić
Jan 8 Christmas Day (Orthodox) Božić
Apr 3 Good Friday Veliki petak
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Uskrs
Apr 6 Easter Monday Uskrs
Apr 10 Good Friday Vaskrs
Apr 13 Easter Monday Vaskrs
May 1 Labour Day Praznik rada
May 2 Labour Day Praznik rada
May 21 Independence Day Dan nezavisnosti
May 22 Independence Day Dan nezavisnosti
Jul 13 Statehood Day Dan državnosti
Jul 14 Statehood Day Dan državnosti
Nov 1 Catholic All Saints' Day Svi Sveti
Dec 24 Catholic Christmas Eve Badnji dan
Dec 25 Catholic Christmas Day Božić
Dec 26 Catholic St. Stephen's Day Božić

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Frequently Asked Questions About Žabljak

What is the population of Žabljak?

Žabljak has a population of 1,937 residents and is located in Montenegro. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 171.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Žabljak?

Žabljak has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 57°F in July. The area receives 254 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.4 inches, with 19.6 inches of snow.

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