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Weather & Climate in Papraqan, Serbia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Papraqan 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 1,811 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 | 1,811 ft (552 m) |
| Area | 168.3 sq mi (435.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5528°N, 20.3311°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Belgrade |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,420 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 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 119 km | 3 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.4 | 141 km | 16 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 1999 | 8 km N of Trstenik, Serbia | M5.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 46 km | 4 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 137 km | 14 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 113 km | 13 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 109 km | 21 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 123 km | 23 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2009 | 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia | M4.9 | 94 km | 18 km |
| Mar 23, 2004 | 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia | M4.8 | 95 km | 3 km |
| Apr 8, 2017 | 8 km NE of Rrëshen, Albania | M4.8 | 88 km | 28 km |
| Nov 30, 2000 | 9 km N of Rubik, Albania | M4.8 | 90 km | 14 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km NNE of Tuzi, Montenegro | M4.7 | 84 km | 36 km |
| Jun 8, 2020 | 10 km SW of Mamurras, Albania | M4.7 | 129 km | 4 km |
| Oct 30, 1992 | 9 km ENE of Cetinje, Montenegro | M4.7 | 108 km | 27 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 | 105 km |
| 1780 | BAY OF KOTOR | Earthquake | 1.7 m | - | 127 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 |
Papraqan 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").