Desovo, North Macedonia

Full City Profile

1,317 Population 228/sq mi density

2,182 ft Elevation 665 meters

52°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Desovo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.1 inches. The area receives 4.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	51.8°F
	4% below US avg
January Average	31°F (-0°C)
July Average	71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,182 ft (665 m)
Area	5.8 sq mi (14.9 km²)
Population Density	228/sq mi
Coordinates	41.4628°N, 21.4911°W
Timezone	Europe/Skopje

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.1"

47% below US avg

Snowfall 4.6"

Wettest Month (Nov) 2.28"

Driest Month (Aug) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,249 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 7, 2024.

May 13, 1995	10 km W of Aianí, Greece	M6.6	147 km
Dec 21, 1990	14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece	M6.1	85 km
Sep 1, 1994	4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia	M5.8	40 km
Apr 24, 2002	2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo	M5.7	108 km
Sep 6, 2009	12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia	M5.5	92 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	120 km
Sep 30, 1998	17 km S of Kukës, Albania	M5.3	105 km
May 24, 2009	11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece	M5.3	104 km
Jun 1, 2019	12 km SW of Mborje, Albania	M5.2	123 km
Sep 1, 1994	8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia	M5.2	40 km
Jul 17, 1995	7 km S of Siátista, Greece	M5.2	141 km
Sep 11, 2016	3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia	M5.1	61 km
Dec 22, 1999	19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania	M5.1	90 km
May 19, 2014	11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania	M5.0	145 km
Apr 7, 2004	21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania	M5.0	129 km
Jun 1, 2019	6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania	M5.0	118 km
Jul 9, 2010	7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania	M4.9	126 km
Jan 8, 2009	3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia	M4.9	67 km
Jul 17, 2007	11 km S of Siátista, Greece	M4.9	145 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	—	—	85 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-0°C)	1.4 in	Coldest
February	36°F (2°C)	1.5 in
March	43°F (6°C)	1.5 in
April	51°F (10°C)	1.8 in
May	59°F (15°C)	2.1 in
June	67°F (19°C)	1.7 in
July	71°F (22°C)	1.5 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	1.2 in	Driest
September	63°F (17°C)	1.3 in
October	53°F (12°C)	2.1 in
November	42°F (6°C)	2.3 in	Wettest
December	35°F (2°C)	1.8 in

Desovo has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 31°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (1.2").

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