Weather & Climate in Šula, Montenegro
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Šula experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. The area receives 10.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,625 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,625 ft (1,105 m) |
| Area | 171.8 sq mi (445.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3847°N, 19.0731°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Podgorica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,151 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 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.7 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1998 | 12 km W of Ljig, Serbia | M5.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1996 | 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia | M5.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 1999 | 14 km WSW of Ljig, Serbia | M5.4 | 119 km | 14 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.4 | 57 km | 16 km |
| Sep 9, 1996 | 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M5.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1995 | 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia | M5.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 126 km | 4 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 140 km | 21 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2004 | 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 1990 | 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 1996 | 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M4.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Aug 30, 2019 | 6 km NNW of Mramor, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 146 km | 7 km |
| Mar 23, 2004 | 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia | M4.8 | 54 km | 3 km |
| Mar 22, 2006 | 23 km SSW of Ljig, Serbia | M4.8 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2022 | 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 81 km | 19 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 | 144 km |
| 1780 | BAY OF KOTOR | Earthquake | 1.7 m | - | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 4.1 in |
Šula has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 29°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (3.1").