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Weather & Climate in Deçan, Serbia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Deçan has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. The area receives 9.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,008 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,008 ft (612 m) |
| Area | 69.5 sq mi (180.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 727/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5402°N, 20.2879°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Belgrade |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,437 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Apr 24, 2002 | 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo | M5.7 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 148 km | 20 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 118 km | 3 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.4 | 139 km | 16 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 43 km | 4 km |
| Jul 1, 1999 | 8 km N of Trstenik, Serbia | M5.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 106 km | 21 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 120 km | 23 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 134 km | 14 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 115 km | 13 km |
| Jan 8, 2009 | 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia | M4.9 | 94 km | 18 km |
| Apr 8, 2017 | 8 km NE of Rrëshen, Albania | M4.8 | 85 km | 28 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km SW of Shijak, Albania | M4.8 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2004 | 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia | M4.8 | 95 km | 3 km |
| Nov 30, 2000 | 9 km N of Rubik, Albania | M4.8 | 87 km | 14 km |
| Jan 15, 2023 | 10 km SW of Klos, Albania | M4.7 | 124 km | 17 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 | 102 km |
| 1780 | BAY OF KOTOR | Earthquake | 1.7 m | - | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.9 in |
Deçan has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 28°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (2.5").