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Belčišta, North Macedonia

Debarca · North Macedonia

Belčišta is a small town in Debarca, North Macedonia with a population of 2,804. Elevation: 2,526 ft (770 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

2,804 Population 345/sq mi density
2,526 ft Elevation 770 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
34.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Skopje Timezone

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About Belčišta

Belčišta

Belčišta is a village in the municipality of Debarca, North Macedonia. It used to be municipality of its own. It is the municipality center of Debarca municipality.

People

Population2,804
Density345/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain34.4 in/yr
Sunny Days274/yr
Elevation2,526 ft (770 m)
Population2,804
Population Density345 / sq mi
Elevation2,526 ft (770 m)
Coordinates41.3035°, 20.8299°
TimezoneEurope/Skopje
Country🇲🇰 North Macedonia
State / ProvinceDebarca
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation34.4 inches (874 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.3 inches (16 cm)

About Belčišta

Belčišta is a small town in North Macedonia (Debarca) with a population of 2,804. The city sits at an elevation of 2,526 feet (770 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 32°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Skopje.

Climate in Belčišta

Belčišta has an average annual temperature of 6.9°C (44°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-4.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1068 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -4.1°C / 25°F -5.9° / -2.2° 104.0
Feb -1°C / 30°F -5° / 3° 94.8
Mar 1.6°C / 35°F -2.8° / 6.1° 99.2
Apr 5.8°C / 42°F 1.1° / 10.6° 85.6
May 10.2°C / 50°F 5° / 15.5° 87.1
Jun 13.4°C / 56°F 7.8° / 18.9° 59.2
Jul 15.8°C / 60°F 9.4° / 22.2° 47.0
Aug 15.8°C / 60°F 9.4° / 22.3° 50.8
Sep 12.8°C / 55°F 7° / 18.7° 68.2
Oct 8.4°C / 47°F 3.5° / 13.3° 95.5
Nov 4°C / 39°F 0° / 8° 145.3
Dec 0.1°C / 32°F -3.9° / 4° 130.8
Belčišta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 274 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 34.4 inches. The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,526 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below North Macedonia avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,526 ft (770 m)
Area8.1 sq mi (21.0 km²)
Population Density345/sq mi
Coordinates41.3035°N, 20.8299°W
TimezoneEurope/Skopje

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.4"
9% below North Macedonia avg
Snowfall 6.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.49"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,566 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 27, 2025.

May 13, 1995 10 km W of Aianí, Greece M6.6 148 km
Dec 21, 1990 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece M6.1 128 km
Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 33 km
Apr 24, 2002 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo M5.7 137 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 109 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 42 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 71 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 62 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 78 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 137 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 40 km
May 17, 1995 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece M5.2 150 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 87 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 137 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 147 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 109 km
Apr 9, 2001 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania M5.1 140 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 109 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 65 km
Aug 5, 1996 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania M5.1 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 45 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.0 in
March 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
September 60°F (15°C) 2.2 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.5 in
November 42°F (6°C) 4.5 in Wettest
December 37°F (3°C) 3.9 in

Belčišta has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 32°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near Belčišta

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Logos (AL) AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Belčišta

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
1 Бригада
House of Lambeski
Kodzhadzhik Memorial center
Museum of Western Macedonia in the War of National Liberation
Robev Family House
Tatarchev House
Д-р Никола Незлобински

Libraries in Belčišta

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Григор Прличев0.0

Farmers Markets in Belčišta

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Town marketplace
Балкопром
Градски пазар

Restaurants in Belčišta

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Dedo (Grandfather) Dimo

Monuments in Belčišta

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

People's Hero Mirche Acev-Stojche Battalion

Gas Stations in Belčišta

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

OKTA

Airports Near Belčišta

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle AirportOHDLarge Airport
Kukës International AirportKFZMedium Airport
Florina AirfieldSmall Airport
Logovardi Sport AerodromeSmall Airport
Malo Konjari Sport AirfieldSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Belčišta

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint George
Saint Nicholas
Saint Sophia
St Nicholas
Црква „Рождество на Пресвета Богородица“

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Skopje
Elevation
770 m (2,526 ft)
Postal Code
6344

🇲🇰 About North Macedonia

Capital Skopje
Population 2,082,958
Area 25,333 km²
GDP (USD) $15,855,131,189
GDP per capita $8,674
HDI 0.815
Life expectancy 75.3 years
Internet users 87.2%
Urban population 62.3%
Currency MKD (Denar)
Languages Macedonian
Calling code +389
TLD .mk
Driving side right

Public Holidays in North Macedonia

12 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Нова Година, Nova Godina
Jan 7 Christmas Day (Orthodox) Прв ден Божик, Prv den Božik
Apr 10 Good Friday Велики Петок, Veliki Petok
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Прв ден Велигден, Prv den Veligden
Apr 13 Easter Monday Втор ден Велигден, Vtor den Veligden
May 1 Labour Day Ден на трудот, Den na trudot
May 24 Saints Cyril and Methodius Day Св. Кирил и Методиј, Ден на сèсловенските просветители
Aug 2 Day of the Republic Ден на Републиката, Den na Republikata
Sep 8 Independence Day Ден на независноста, Den na nezavisnosta
Oct 11 Revolution Day Ден на востанието, Den na vostanieto
Oct 23 Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle Ден на македонската револуционерна борба,Den na makedonskata revolucionarna borba
Dec 8 Saint Clement of Ohrid Day Св. Климент Охридски, Sv. Kliment Ohridski

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Frequently Asked Questions About Belčišta

What is the population of Belčišta?

Belčišta has a population of 2,804 residents and is located in North Macedonia. The population density is 345 people per square mile, spread across 8.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Belčišta?

Belčišta has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 32°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 274 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 34.4 inches, with 6.3 inches of snow.

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