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Weather & Climate in Žabljak, Montenegro
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Žabljak 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 254 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.4 inches. The area receives 19.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,751 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 | 254 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,751 ft (1,448 m) |
| Area | 171.8 sq mi (445.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.1542°N, 19.1233°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Podgorica |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,191 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 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Apr 22, 2022 | 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.7 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1998 | 12 km W of Ljig, Serbia | M5.5 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1996 | 2 km NW of Podgora, Croatia | M5.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 1999 | 14 km WSW of Ljig, Serbia | M5.4 | 137 km | 14 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.4 | 42 km | 16 km |
| Sep 9, 1996 | 8 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M5.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1995 | 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia | M5.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 102 km | 4 km |
| Apr 3, 1990 | 5 km NNW of Grude, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 114 km | 21 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 140 km | 23 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 82 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2004 | 3 km WNW of Ko?erin, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 5, 1996 | 2 km SSE of Podgora, Croatia | M4.9 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jul 31, 1990 | 12 km SE of Tasov?i?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.9 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2004 | 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia | M4.8 | 52 km | 3 km |
| Mar 22, 2006 | 23 km SSW of Ljig, Serbia | M4.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2022 | 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 107 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 | 118 km |
| 1780 | BAY OF KOTOR | Earthquake | 1.7 m | — | 88 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 37°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 47°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| June | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| September | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 34°F (1°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.3 in |
Žabljak has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 25°F in February to 57°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (3.0").