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Debar, North Macedonia

Debar · North Macedonia

Debar is a small city in Debar, North Macedonia with a population of 18,074. Elevation: 2,188 ft (667 m). Average temperature: 45°F (7°C).

Data updated June 2026

18,074 Population 2,855/sq mi density
2,188 ft Elevation 667 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
40.4 in Annual Rain
Europe / Skopje Timezone

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About Debar

Debar

Debar is a city in the western part of North Macedonia, near the border with Albania, off the road from Struga to Gostivar. It is the seat of Debar Municipality. Debar has an ethnic Albanian majority and is North Macedonia's only city where ethnic Macedonians do not rank first or second demographically. The official languages are Macedonian and Albanian.

People

Population18,074
Density2,855/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp45°F (7°C)
Rain40.4 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation2,188 ft (667 m)
Population18,074
Population Density2,855 / sq mi
Elevation2,188 ft (667 m)
Coordinates41.5229°, 20.5220°
TimezoneEurope/Skopje
Country🇲🇰 North Macedonia
State / ProvinceDebar
Average Temperature45°F (7°C)
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation40.4 inches (1,025 mm)
Annual Snowfall15.7 inches (40 cm)

About Debar

Debar is a small city in North Macedonia (Debar) with a population of 18,074. The city sits at an elevation of 2,188 feet (667 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 45°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 29°F in January to 62°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.4 inches. The timezone is Europe/Skopje.

Climate in Debar

Debar 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
Debar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 263 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 40.4 inches. The area receives 15.7 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,188 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below North Macedonia avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,188 ft (667 m)
Area6.3 sq mi (16.4 km²)
Population Density2,855/sq mi
Coordinates41.5229°N, 20.5220°W
TimezoneEurope/Skopje

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"
6% above North Macedonia avg
Snowfall 15.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,141 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8.

Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 68 km
Apr 24, 2002 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo M5.7 128 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 85 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 106 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 12 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 60 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 46 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 74 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 112 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 113 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 82 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 82 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 134 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 123 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 97 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 36 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 138 km
Apr 7, 2004 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania M5.0 96 km
May 19, 2014 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania M5.0 83 km
Jun 1, 2019 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania M5.0 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 131 126 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake - - 73 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 3.5 in
March 35°F (2°C) 3.6 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
November 38°F (4°C) 5.2 in Wettest
December 32°F (0°C) 4.7 in

Debar has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 29°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.9").

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Museums in Debar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
1 Бригада
Arras Skanderbeg Museum
Dibra Museum
Kodzhadzhik Memorial center

Hotels in Debar

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Kosovrasti
Leon

Restaurants in Debar

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Drilon
Restaurant Gramoz
Retro Pizza
Rimini

Cafes in Debar

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Inn cafe

Bus Stations in Debar

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

MK #10789985105
MK #9886739793

Gas Stations in Debar

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Deniz Petrol
Makpetrol 012
Prima Petrol

Banks in Debar

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TTK Banka

Ski Resorts Near Debar

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Brezovica (Brezovicë) 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Debar

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle AirportOHDLarge Airport
Kukës International AirportKFZMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Debar

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
cami
Introduction of the Holy Mother of God
St. George the Victorious
Пијанечка Црква
Успение на Пресвета Богородица

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Skopje
Elevation
625 m (2,051 ft)
Postal Code
1250
Website
dibra.gov.mk/
Twinned With
Vidin

🇲🇰 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 Debar

What is the population of Debar?

Debar has a population of 18,074 residents and is located in North Macedonia. The population density is 2,855 people per square mile, spread across 6.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Debar?

Debar has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 29°F in January, while summers reach an average of 62°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.4 inches, with 15.7 inches of snow.

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