Bistrica, North Macedonia

Full City Profile

4,798 Population 2,181/sq mi density

2,024 ft Elevation 617 meters

53°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Bistrica experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.1 inches. The area receives 2.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	52.5°F
	3% below US avg
January Average	32°F (0°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,024 ft (617 m)
Area	2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²)
Population Density	2,181/sq mi
Coordinates	40.9789°N, 21.3658°W
Timezone	Europe/Skopje

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.1"

31% below US avg

Snowfall 2.3"

Wettest Month (Nov) 3.31"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.46"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,974 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Sep 13, 2024.

May 13, 1995	10 km W of Aianí, Greece	M6.6	96 km
Dec 21, 1990	14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece	M6.1	79 km
Mar 4, 2021	11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece	M5.8	147 km
Sep 1, 1994	4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia	M5.8	27 km
Mar 12, 2021	8 km W of Elassóna, Greece	M5.6	135 km
Sep 6, 2009	12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia	M5.5	99 km
Mar 4, 2021	7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece	M5.5	133 km
Oct 15, 2016	7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece	M5.5	144 km
Jan 9, 2022	5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece	M5.5	17 km
May 16, 1997	10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania	M5.4	101 km
Jul 26, 1996	Greece-Albania border region	M5.3	117 km
Sep 30, 1998	17 km S of Kukës, Albania	M5.3	133 km
May 24, 2009	11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece	M5.3	119 km
May 15, 1995	18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece	M5.2	108 km
Jun 1, 2019	12 km SW of Mborje, Albania	M5.2	75 km
Jul 17, 1995	7 km S of Siátista, Greece	M5.2	89 km
Oct 16, 2016	8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece	M5.2	145 km
Jun 9, 2003	7 km E of Tsarítsani, Greece	M5.2	145 km
May 17, 1995	17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece	M5.2	100 km
Sep 1, 1994	8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia	M5.2	21 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1911	OCHRIDA LAKE	Earthquake	—	—	48 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (0°C)	2.3 in	Coldest
February	37°F (3°C)	2.0 in
March	44°F (7°C)	2.2 in
April	51°F (11°C)	2.0 in
May	60°F (16°C)	2.3 in
June	68°F (20°C)	1.8 in
July	71°F (22°C)	1.5 in	Warmest, Driest
August	71°F (22°C)	1.5 in
September	64°F (18°C)	1.7 in
October	54°F (12°C)	2.9 in
November	43°F (6°C)	3.3 in	Wettest
December	36°F (2°C)	2.6 in

Bistrica has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 32°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (1.5").

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