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Weather & Climate in Pljevlja, Montenegro
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pljevlja has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 262 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 40.9 inches. The area receives 9.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,533 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-3°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 44.8°F |
| 17% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,533 ft (772 m) |
| Area | 519.7 sq mi (1,346.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3567°N, 19.3584°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Podgorica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,063 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 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1998 | 12 km W of Ljig, Serbia | M5.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1996 | 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia | M5.5 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 1999 | 14 km WSW of Ljig, Serbia | M5.4 | 108 km | 14 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.4 | 70 km | 16 km |
| Sep 9, 1996 | 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M5.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1995 | 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia | M5.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 114 km | 4 km |
| Jul 1, 1999 | 8 km N of Trstenik, Serbia | M5.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 138 km | 21 km |
| Sep 5, 1996 | 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M4.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 1990 | 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2006 | 23 km SSW of Ljig, Serbia | M4.8 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2022 | 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 87 km | 19 km |
| Mar 23, 2004 | 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia | M4.8 | 31 km | 3 km |
| Aug 2, 2003 | 5 km SE of Metkovi?, Croatia | M4.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km NNE of Tuzi, Montenegro | M4.7 | 108 km | 36 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 | 141 km |
| 1780 | BAY OF KOTOR | Earthquake | 1.7 m | - | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-3°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 58°F (15°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 54°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.6 in |
Pljevlja has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 28°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (2.8").