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Weather & Climate in Plav, Montenegro
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Plav has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 59°F in July. The area gets 261 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 41.4 inches. The area receives 13.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,497 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
59°F Jul (15°C)
| Annual Average | 42.5°F |
| 21% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,497 ft (1,066 m) |
| Area | 187.7 sq mi (486.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5969°N, 19.9442°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Podgorica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,423 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Apr 24, 2002 | 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo | M5.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 144 km | 20 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 129 km | 3 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.4 | 110 km | 16 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 1999 | 8 km N of Trstenik, Serbia | M5.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1995 | 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia | M5.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 26 km | 4 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 143 km | 13 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 103 km | 23 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 130 km | 14 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 85 km | 21 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2009 | 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia | M4.9 | 115 km | 18 km |
| Apr 8, 2017 | 8 km NE of Rrëshen, Albania | M4.8 | 87 km | 28 km |
| Mar 23, 2004 | 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia | M4.8 | 79 km | 3 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km SW of Shijak, Albania | M4.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 2000 | 9 km N of Rubik, Albania | M4.8 | 83 km | 14 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 | 82 km |
| 1780 | BAY OF KOTOR | Earthquake | 1.7 m | — | 96 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 33°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| July | 59°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 58°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| October | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.1 in |
Plav has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 27°F in January to 59°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (2.5").