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Weather & Climate in Zaječar, Serbia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zaječar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 291 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 24.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 427 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 291 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 427 ft (130 m) |
| Area | 412.4 sq mi (1,068.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 121/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.9036°N, 22.2641°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Belgrade |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
133 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Jul 18, 1991 | 1 km NNW of B?ile Herculane, Romania | M5.6 | 110 km | 12 km |
| Jul 1, 1999 | 8 km N of Trstenik, Serbia | M5.2 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2023 | 2 km SSE of Arcani, Romania | M4.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Oct 28, 1991 | 30 km ENE of Lapovo, Serbia | M4.8 | 76 km | 67 km |
| May 24, 2002 | 2 km ESE of Pojejena, Romania | M4.7 | 109 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 8 km SSE of Breznik, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 147 km | 15 km |
| Aug 2, 2002 | 4 km SW of Moldova Nou?, Romania | M4.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Feb 17, 2023 | Romania | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 26, 1996 | 10 km SW of Lapovo, Serbia | M4.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2011 | 4 km ESE of Prokuplje, Serbia | M4.4 | 92 km | 0 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 0 km NW of Arcani, Romania | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2020 | 4 km SE of E?elni?a, Romania | M4.3 | 86 km | 11 km |
| Dec 16, 1994 | 15 km NNE of Jagodina, Serbia | M4.3 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Oct 4, 1998 | 19 km ENE of Raška, Serbia | M4.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2023 | 9 km WSW of Paraćin, Serbia | M4.2 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jun 9, 2016 | 6 km S of Turija, Serbia | M4.2 | 80 km | 2 km |
| Apr 30, 2024 | 6 km S of Eşelniţa, Romania | M4.2 | 83 km | 14 km |
| Jun 22, 2002 | 13 km NNE of Jagodina, Serbia | M4.1 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jul 14, 2011 | 14 km N of Leposaviq, Kosovo | M4.1 | 140 km | 8 km |
| May 10, 2006 | 15 km NW of Dragoman, Bulgaria | M4.1 | 107 km | 2 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in |
Zaječar has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 31°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (2.9") and January the driest (1.5").