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Weather & Climate in Istok, Serbia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
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, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.7 inches. The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,526 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 48.7°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,526 ft (465 m) |
| Area | 174.9 sq mi (453.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 229/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7808°N, 20.4875°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Belgrade |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,161 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 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 145 km | 3 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.4 | 148 km | 16 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 70 km | 4 km |
| Jul 1, 1999 | 8 km N of Trstenik, Serbia | M5.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 119 km | 13 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 149 km | 23 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 133 km | 21 km |
| Jan 8, 2009 | 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia | M4.9 | 113 km | 18 km |
| Nov 30, 2000 | 9 km N of Rubik, Albania | M4.8 | 118 km | 14 km |
| Mar 22, 2006 | 23 km SSW of Ljig, Serbia | M4.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2017 | 8 km NE of Rrëshen, Albania | M4.8 | 116 km | 28 km |
| Mar 23, 2004 | 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia | M4.8 | 84 km | 3 km |
| Mar 26, 2012 | 18 km SE of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M4.7 | 144 km | 17 km |
| Feb 13, 1994 | 7 km NE of Nikši?, Montenegro | M4.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 1992 | 9 km ENE of Cetinje, Montenegro | M4.7 | 127 km | 27 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km NNE of Tuzi, Montenegro | M4.7 | 104 km | 36 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 | 130 km |
| 1780 | BAY OF KOTOR | Earthquake | 1.7 m | — | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
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").