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Weather & Climate in Bijelo Polje, Montenegro
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bijelo Polje experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 267 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 38.2 inches. The area receives 9.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,044 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-1°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 47.2°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,044 ft (623 m) |
| Area | 356.8 sq mi (924.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 43/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.0383°N, 19.7476°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Podgorica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,158 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 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1998 | 12 km W of Ljig, Serbia | M5.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.4 | 87 km | 16 km |
| Apr 30, 1999 | 14 km WSW of Ljig, Serbia | M5.4 | 130 km | 14 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 72 km | 4 km |
| Jul 1, 1999 | 8 km N of Trstenik, Serbia | M5.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1995 | 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia | M5.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 137 km | 23 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 113 km | 21 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2006 | 23 km SSW of Ljig, Serbia | M4.8 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2022 | 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 131 km | 19 km |
| Apr 8, 2017 | 8 km NE of Rrëshen, Albania | M4.8 | 137 km | 28 km |
| Nov 30, 2000 | 9 km N of Rubik, Albania | M4.8 | 132 km | 14 km |
| Mar 23, 2004 | 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia | M4.8 | 28 km | 3 km |
| Mar 26, 2012 | 18 km SE of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M4.7 | 143 km | 17 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 | 114 km |
| 1780 | BAY OF KOTOR | Earthquake | 1.7 m | — | 105 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.5 in |
Bijelo Polje has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 29°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (2.5").