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Weather & Climate in Ulcinj, Montenegro
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ulcinj enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 232 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 59.1°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 98.5 sq mi (255.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 110/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.9294°N, 19.2244°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Podgorica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,598 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 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 71 km | 20 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 109 km | 3 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.4 | 122 km | 16 km |
| Sep 9, 1996 | 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M5.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1995 | 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia | M5.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 70 km | 4 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 24 km | 21 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 9 km | 23 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 58 km | 14 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 109 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2014 | 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania | M5.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2009 | 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia | M4.9 | 134 km | 18 km |
| Jul 9, 2010 | 7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania | M4.9 | 108 km | 22 km |
| Nov 30, 2000 | 9 km N of Rubik, Albania | M4.8 | 47 km | 14 km |
| Jan 19, 1997 | 9 km NNW of Roskovec, Albania | M4.8 | 129 km | 10 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 | 19 km |
| 1780 | BAY OF KOTOR | Earthquake | 1.7 m | - | 63 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 6.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 6.5 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 7.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 7.1 in |
Ulcinj has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 44°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.9") and July the driest (1.4").