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Weather & Climate in Cetinje, Montenegro
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Cetinje experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 245 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,251 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 245 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,251 ft (686 m) |
| Area | 351.4 sq mi (910.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 43/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3906°N, 18.9142°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Podgorica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,446 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 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.7 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 128 km | 20 km |
| Sep 17, 1996 | 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia | M5.5 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.4 | 65 km | 16 km |
| Sep 9, 1996 | 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M5.3 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1995 | 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia | M5.2 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 74 km | 4 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 57 km | 23 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 34 km | 21 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 115 km | 14 km |
| Jul 31, 1990 | 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 1996 | 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M4.9 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2017 | 8 km NE of Rrëshen, Albania | M4.8 | 107 km | 28 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km SW of Shijak, Albania | M4.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2004 | 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia | M4.8 | 120 km | 3 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 | 41 km |
| 1780 | BAY OF KOTOR | Earthquake | 1.7 m | — | 9 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 4.9 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 2.4 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 5.9 in |
Cetinje has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 36°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.7") and July the driest (1.9").