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Weather & Climate in Prijepolje, Serbia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Prijepolje experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 64°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 39.3 inches. The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,483 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 46.7°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,483 ft (452 m) |
| Area | 213.5 sq mi (553.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3900°N, 19.6487°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Belgrade |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
868 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Apr 22, 2022 | 15 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 29, 1998 | 12 km W of Ljig, Serbia | M5.5 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Apr 30, 1999 | 14 km WSW of Ljig, Serbia | M5.4 | 94 km | 14 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.4 | 92 km | 16 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 112 km | 4 km |
| Jul 1, 1999 | 8 km N of Trstenik, Serbia | M5.2 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1995 | 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia | M5.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 146 km | 21 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 2006 | 23 km SSW of Ljig, Serbia | M4.8 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2004 | 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia | M4.8 | 13 km | 3 km |
| Apr 29, 1991 | 6 km SSW of Mili?i, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 93 km | 19 km |
| Apr 24, 2022 | 12 km NNE of Ljubinje, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 1992 | 9 km ENE of Cetinje, Montenegro | M4.7 | 120 km | 27 km |
| Feb 13, 1994 | 7 km NE of Nikši?, Montenegro | M4.7 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 1992 | 11 km S of Sokolac, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M4.7 | 84 km | 11 km |
| Aug 26, 1992 | 2 km NNE of Tuzi, Montenegro | M4.7 | 115 km | 36 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 6 km NE of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M4.6 | 144 km | 23 km |
| Sep 25, 2011 | 8 km WNW of Risan, Montenegro | M4.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Dec 10, 2013 | 3 km SW of Podgorica, Montenegro | M4.6 | 113 km | 31 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 | 148 km |
| 1780 | BAY OF KOTOR | Earthquake | 1.7 m | — | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.6 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.4 in |
Prijepolje has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 29°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and February the driest (2.6").