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. 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) |
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°E |
| 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").