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Weather & Climate in Rožaje, Montenegro
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rožaje has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 57°F in July. The area gets 265 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 39.2 inches. The area receives 16.4 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,547 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
57°F Jul (14°C)
| Annual Average | 40.3°F |
| 25% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,547 ft (1,081 m) |
| Area | 166.8 sq mi (432.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8330°N, 20.1665°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Podgorica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,220 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 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.4 | 121 km | 16 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 57 km | 4 km |
| Jul 1, 1999 | 8 km N of Trstenik, Serbia | M5.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 116 km | 21 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 142 km | 13 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 135 km | 23 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2009 | 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia | M4.9 | 128 km | 18 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 | 62 km | 3 km |
| Nov 30, 2000 | 9 km N of Rubik, Albania | M4.8 | 113 km | 14 km |
| Mar 22, 2006 | 23 km SSW of Ljig, Serbia | M4.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 2012 | 18 km SE of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M4.7 | 134 km | 17 km |
| Oct 30, 1992 | 9 km ENE of Cetinje, Montenegro | M4.7 | 104 km | 27 km |
| Feb 13, 1994 | 7 km NE of Nikši?, Montenegro | M4.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km NNE of Tuzi, Montenegro | M4.7 | 84 km | 36 km |
| Dec 10, 2013 | 3 km SW of Podgorica, Montenegro | M4.6 | 89 km | 31 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 | — | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 38°F (3°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| September | 49°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 42°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.6 in |
Rožaje has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 25°F in January to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.8").