Weather & Climate in Gjakovë, Serbia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gjakovë experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.3 inches. The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,188 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,188 ft (362 m) |
| Area | 226.3 sq mi (586.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 185/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3803°N, 20.4308°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Belgrade |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,604 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 148 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo | M5.7 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 138 km | 20 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 100 km | 3 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 51 km | 4 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 120 km | 23 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 96 km | 13 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 111 km | 21 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 125 km | 14 km |
| Jan 8, 2009 | 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia | M4.9 | 73 km | 18 km |
| Jul 9, 2010 | 7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania | M4.9 | 138 km | 22 km |
| Mar 23, 2004 | 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia | M4.8 | 116 km | 3 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km SW of Shijak, Albania | M4.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2017 | 8 km NE of Rrëshen, Albania | M4.8 | 74 km | 28 km |
| Nov 30, 2000 | 9 km N of Rubik, Albania | M4.8 | 79 km | 14 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 | 105 km |
| 1780 | BAY OF KOTOR | Earthquake | 1.7 m | - | 134 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.0 in |
Gjakovë has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 34°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (2.1").