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Gostivar, North Macedonia

Full City Profile

50,974 Population 98,027/sq mi density
1,755 ft Elevation 535 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Gostivar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.2 inches. The area receives 19.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,755 ft (535 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²)
Population Density98,027/sq mi
Coordinates41.7963°N, 20.9080°W
TimezoneEurope/Skopje

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 19.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.94"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,983 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 27, 2025.

Dec 21, 1990 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece M6.1 146 km
Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 72 km
Apr 24, 2002 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo M5.7 85 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 126 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 56 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 115 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 103 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 45 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 142 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 78 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 112 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 120 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 129 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 32 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 119 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 53 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 148 km
Jun 1, 2019 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania M5.0 137 km
May 19, 2014 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania M5.0 127 km
Apr 7, 2004 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania M5.0 133 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 131 144 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 100 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in
February 33°F (0°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.7 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.6 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in Driest
September 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
October 50°F (10°C) 3.0 in
November 40°F (5°C) 3.9 in Wettest
December 33°F (1°C) 3.5 in

Gostivar has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and August the driest (1.7").

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