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Weather & Climate in Bar, Montenegro
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 16 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 230.9 sq mi (598.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 77/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0937°N, 19.0984°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Podgorica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,667 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Sep 5, 1996 | 9 km ESE of Podgora, Croatia | M6.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 91 km | 20 km |
| Sep 17, 1996 | 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia | M5.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 127 km | 3 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.4 | 101 km | 16 km |
| Sep 9, 1996 | 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M5.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 67 km | 4 km |
| Sep 28, 1995 | 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia | M5.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 22 km | 23 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 5 km | 21 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 79 km | 14 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2014 | 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania | M5.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2010 | 7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania | M4.9 | 129 km | 22 km |
| Jul 31, 1990 | 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 9 km |
| 1780 | BAY OF KOTOR | Earthquake | 1.7 m | - | 42 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 94 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
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 |
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").