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Weather & Climate in Shaptej, Serbia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shaptej experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 270 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 36.3 inches. The area receives 3.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,611 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,611 ft (491 m) |
| Area | 168.3 sq mi (435.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4986°N, 20.3789°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Belgrade |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,470 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 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 147 km | 20 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 113 km | 3 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.4 | 147 km | 16 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 48 km | 4 km |
| Jul 1, 1999 | 8 km N of Trstenik, Serbia | M5.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 134 km | 14 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 123 km | 23 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 111 km | 21 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 106 km | 13 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2009 | 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia | M4.9 | 86 km | 18 km |
| Apr 8, 2017 | 8 km NE of Rrëshen, Albania | M4.8 | 84 km | 28 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km SW of Shijak, Albania | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2004 | 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia | M4.8 | 103 km | 3 km |
| Nov 30, 2000 | 9 km N of Rubik, Albania | M4.8 | 87 km | 14 km |
| Jan 15, 2023 | 10 km SW of Klos, Albania | M4.7 | 121 km | 17 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 | 106 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 | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.0 in |
Shaptej has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 34°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and July the driest (2.1").