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Weather & Climate in Prizren, Serbia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Prizren experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 278 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 31.8 inches. The area receives 6.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,355 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 278 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,355 ft (413 m) |
| Area | 329.7 sq mi (854.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 520/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2139°N, 20.7397°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Belgrade |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,656 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 121 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo | M5.7 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 140 km | 20 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 86 km | 3 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 79 km | 4 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 66 km | 13 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 129 km | 14 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 138 km | 23 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 133 km | 21 km |
| Jul 9, 2010 | 7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania | M4.9 | 130 km | 22 km |
| Jan 8, 2009 | 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia | M4.9 | 47 km | 18 km |
| Nov 30, 2000 | 9 km N of Rubik, Albania | M4.8 | 89 km | 14 km |
| Mar 23, 2004 | 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia | M4.8 | 145 km | 3 km |
| Mar 31, 1992 | 2 km SW of Resen, North Macedonia | M4.8 | 128 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 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 | 127 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 146 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 145 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in |
Prizren has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 33°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and August the driest (1.9").