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Weather & Climate in Pristina, Serbia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pristina experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,959 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
65°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 286 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,959 ft (597 m) |
| Area | 202.0 sq mi (523.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,723/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.6727°N, 21.1669°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Belgrade |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
860 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 | 36 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2012 | Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region | M5.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 147 km | 3 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jul 1, 1999 | 8 km N of Trstenik, Serbia | M5.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 115 km | 4 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 79 km | 13 km |
| Jan 8, 2009 | 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia | M4.9 | 101 km | 18 km |
| Mar 23, 2004 | 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia | M4.8 | 135 km | 3 km |
| Apr 8, 2017 | 8 km NE of Rrëshen, Albania | M4.8 | 138 km | 28 km |
| Nov 30, 2000 | 9 km N of Rubik, Albania | M4.8 | 146 km | 14 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 20 km SSW of Dragash, Kosovo | M4.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 2010 | 8 km WNW of Rajince, Serbia | M4.6 | 47 km | 3 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 10 km E of Rostusa, North Macedonia | M4.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 1995 | 12 km W of Zajas, North Macedonia | M4.6 | 123 km | 14 km |
| Mar 10, 2010 | 6 km E of Istok, Kosovo | M4.6 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2015 | 8 km NE of Kurbnesh, Albania | M4.6 | 125 km | 21 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 9 km SSW of Dragash, Kosovo | M4.5 | 92 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 65°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.4 in |
Pristina has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 29°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (1.9").