Sign In Register

Prizren, Serbia

Full City Profile

171,464 Population 520/sq mi density
1,355 ft Elevation 413 meters
52°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Prizren experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 278 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches. The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average52.3°F
3% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days278 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,355 ft (413 m)
Area329.7 sq mi (854.0 km²)
Population Density520/sq mi
Coordinates42.2139°N, 20.7397°W
TimezoneEurope/Belgrade

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.8"
16% below US avg
Snowfall 6.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.74"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.85"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,656 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 27, 2025.

Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 121 km
Apr 24, 2002 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo M5.7 65 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 140 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 86 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 138 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 43 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 126 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 79 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 44 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 87 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 66 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 129 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 138 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 130 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 133 km
Jul 9, 2010 7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania M4.9 130 km
Jan 8, 2009 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia M4.9 47 km
Nov 30, 2000 9 km N of Rubik, Albania M4.8 89 km
Mar 23, 2004 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia M4.8 145 km
Mar 31, 1992 2 km SW of Resen, North Macedonia M4.8 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 131 127 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake - - 146 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 2.5 in
March 44°F (7°C) 2.5 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
June 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
July 71°F (22°C) 2.0 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
October 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
November 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in Wettest
December 35°F (2°C) 3.4 in

Prizren has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 33°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and August the driest (1.9").

View full weather details →