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Weather & Climate in Berane, Montenegro
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Berane experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 8.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,251 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,251 ft (686 m) |
| Area | 276.8 sq mi (717.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 40/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8433°N, 19.8728°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Podgorica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,252 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Apr 22, 2022 | 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo | M5.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 1999 | 14 km WSW of Ljig, Serbia | M5.4 | 150 km | 14 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.4 | 97 km | 16 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 1999 | 8 km N of Trstenik, Serbia | M5.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1995 | 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia | M5.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 51 km | 4 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 100 km | 21 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 122 km | 23 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2009 | 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia | M4.9 | 140 km | 18 km |
| Mar 22, 2006 | 23 km SSW of Ljig, Serbia | M4.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2017 | 8 km NE of Rrëshen, Albania | M4.8 | 115 km | 28 km |
| Mar 23, 2004 | 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia | M4.8 | 51 km | 3 km |
| Nov 30, 2000 | 9 km N of Rubik, Albania | M4.8 | 110 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 2022 | 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Nov 28, 1999 | 26 km NNW of Durrës, Albania | M4.7 | 149 km | 55 km |
| Jun 7, 1992 | 11 km S of Sokolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.7 | 140 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 99 km |
| 1780 | BAY OF KOTOR | Earthquake | 1.7 m | — | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.7 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.5 in |
Berane has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 29°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and July the driest (2.4").