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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. The area gets 270 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,188 ft (362 m) |
| Area | 226.3 sq mi (586.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 416/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3803°N, 20.4308°W |
| 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").