Grčec, North Macedonia

Full City Profile

1,315 Population 19/sq mi density

906 ft Elevation 276 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Grčec enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches. The area receives 7.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	57.5°F
	6% above US avg
January Average	40°F (5°C)
July Average	80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	906 ft (276 m)
Area	70.1 sq mi (181.6 km²)
Population Density	19/sq mi
Coordinates	41.9881°N, 21.3303°W
Timezone	Europe/Skopje

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"

42% below US avg

Snowfall 7.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 2.80"

Driest Month (Aug) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,686 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 7, 2024.

Dec 21, 1990	14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece	M6.1	136 km
Sep 1, 1994	4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia	M5.8	90 km
Apr 24, 2002	2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo	M5.7	51 km
Sep 6, 2009	12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia	M5.5	96 km
Jan 9, 2022	5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece	M5.5	129 km
May 16, 1997	10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania	M5.4	142 km
Sep 30, 1998	17 km S of Kukës, Albania	M5.3	78 km
May 24, 2009	11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece	M5.3	138 km
Sep 1, 1994	8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia	M5.2	94 km
Jul 10, 2005	19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro	M5.2	133 km
Dec 22, 1999	19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania	M5.1	68 km
Sep 11, 2016	3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia	M5.1	13 km
Jan 4, 2018	9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro	M5.1	142 km
Jul 9, 2010	7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania	M4.9	141 km
Jan 8, 2009	3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia	M4.9	47 km
Jan 2, 2018	2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece	M4.9	148 km
Apr 8, 2017	8 km NE of Rrëshen, Albania	M4.8	116 km
Jul 3, 2017	8 km NW of Jankovec, North Macedonia	M4.8	98 km
May 9, 1995	11 km NNE of Maliq, Albania	M4.8	140 km
Nov 30, 2000	9 km N of Rubik, Albania	M4.8	129 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	—	—	129 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (5°C)	1.9 in
February	34°F (1°C)	1.9 in
March	41°F (5°C)	2.0 in
April	49°F (9°C)	2.1 in
May	58°F (14°C)	2.5 in
June	65°F (18°C)	2.1 in
July	80°F (27°C)	1.7 in	Warmest
August	68°F (20°C)	1.5 in	Driest
September	61°F (16°C)	1.8 in
October	51°F (11°C)	2.3 in
November	41°F (5°C)	2.8 in	Wettest
December	33°F (0°C)	2.4 in	Coldest

Grčec has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 33°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (1.5").

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