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Istok, Serbia

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40,000 Population 229/sq mi density
1,526 ft Elevation 465 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Istok experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below US avg
January Average31°F (-1°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,526 ft (465 m)
Area174.9 sq mi (453.0 km²)
Population Density229/sq mi
Coordinates42.7808°N, 20.4875°W
TimezoneEurope/Belgrade

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.7"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 8.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.44"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,161 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M4.4 on May 11, 2025.

Apr 24, 2002 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo M5.7 89 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 145 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 148 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 96 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 70 km
Jul 1, 1999 8 km N of Trstenik, Serbia M5.2 110 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 53 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 104 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 119 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 149 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 133 km
Jan 8, 2009 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia M4.9 113 km
Nov 30, 2000 9 km N of Rubik, Albania M4.8 118 km
Mar 22, 2006 23 km SSW of Ljig, Serbia M4.8 143 km
Apr 8, 2017 8 km NE of Rrëshen, Albania M4.8 116 km
Mar 23, 2004 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia M4.8 84 km
Mar 26, 2012 18 km SE of Ulcinj, Montenegro M4.7 144 km
Feb 13, 1994 7 km NE of Nikši?, Montenegro M4.7 121 km
Oct 30, 1992 9 km ENE of Cetinje, Montenegro M4.7 127 km
Aug 26, 1992 2 km NNE of Tuzi, Montenegro M4.7 104 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 131 130 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-1°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 2.5 in
March 40°F (5°C) 2.6 in
April 47°F (9°C) 3.0 in
May 56°F (14°C) 3.4 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.5 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.3 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 33°F (1°C) 3.4 in

Istok has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 31°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (2.4").

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