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Weather & Climate in Prilep, Serbia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Prilep 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 1,765 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 | 1,765 ft (538 m) |
| Area | 69.5 sq mi (180.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5075°N, 20.3178°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Belgrade |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,477 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 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 146 km | 20 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 114 km | 3 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.4 | 142 km | 16 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 44 km | 4 km |
| Jul 1, 1999 | 8 km N of Trstenik, Serbia | M5.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 111 km | 13 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 106 km | 21 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 120 km | 23 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 132 km | 14 km |
| Jan 8, 2009 | 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia | M4.9 | 90 km | 18 km |
| Nov 30, 2000 | 9 km N of Rubik, Albania | M4.8 | 85 km | 14 km |
| Mar 23, 2004 | 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia | M4.8 | 99 km | 3 km |
| Apr 8, 2017 | 8 km NE of Rrëshen, Albania | M4.8 | 83 km | 28 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km SW of Shijak, Albania | M4.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 13, 1994 | 7 km NE of Nikši?, Montenegro | M4.7 | 114 km | 10 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 | 102 km |
| 1780 | BAY OF KOTOR | Earthquake | 1.7 m | — | 125 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 |
Prilep 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").