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Weather & Climate in Niš, Serbia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Niš experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 636 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
69°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) |
| Area | 230.5 sq mi (597.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,085/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3247°N, 21.9033°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Belgrade |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
287 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 | 105 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2012 | Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region | M5.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 1999 | 8 km N of Trstenik, Serbia | M5.2 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1991 | 30 km ENE of Lapovo, Serbia | M4.8 | 111 km | 67 km |
| Jul 14, 2012 | 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 2010 | 8 km WNW of Rajince, Serbia | M4.6 | 106 km | 3 km |
| Mar 10, 2010 | 6 km E of Istok, Kosovo | M4.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 123 km | 7 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 8 km SSE of Breznik, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 112 km | 15 km |
| Sep 26, 1996 | 10 km SW of Lapovo, Serbia | M4.5 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 5 km E of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 126 km | 14 km |
| Jan 21, 2015 | 3 km N of Dubova (Driloni), Kosovo | M4.4 | 141 km | 11 km |
| Jul 16, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Prokuplje, Serbia | M4.4 | 25 km | 0 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 5 km ESE of Gjilan, Kosovo | M4.3 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 4 km ENE of Ranilug, Kosovo | M4.3 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Oct 11, 2010 | 5 km SSE of Ranilug, Kosovo | M4.3 | 100 km | 3 km |
| Nov 13, 1997 | 11 km NNE of Sokolovica, Serbia | M4.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Dec 16, 1994 | 15 km NNE of Jagodina, Serbia | M4.3 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 1998 | 19 km ENE of Raška, Serbia | M4.2 | 86 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 2 km NNE of Batanovtsi, Bulgaria | M4.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (20°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in |
Niš has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 32°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.8") and January the driest (1.6").