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Kosel, North Macedonia

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1,281 Population 9/sq mi density
2,451 ft Elevation 747 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Kosel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days274 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,451 ft (747 m)
Area150.6 sq mi (389.9 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates41.1744°N, 20.8356°W
TimezoneEurope/Skopje

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.0"
11% below US avg
Snowfall 9.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.29"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,963 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 27, 2025.

May 13, 1995 10 km W of Aianí, Greece M6.6 135 km
Dec 21, 1990 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece M6.1 124 km
Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 30 km
Apr 24, 2002 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo M5.7 150 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 111 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 61 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 51 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 57 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 123 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 91 km
May 17, 1995 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece M5.2 137 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 124 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 35 km
May 15, 1995 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece M5.2 145 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 142 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 73 km
May 19, 1995 11 km E of Grevená, Greece M5.1 137 km
Aug 5, 1996 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania M5.1 121 km
May 17, 1995 15 km SE of Grevená, Greece M5.1 145 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 107 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 31 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake 148 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.1 in Coldest
February 32°F (-0°C) 2.8 in
March 37°F (3°C) 3.0 in
April 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
June 60°F (15°C) 2.0 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
September 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.4 in
November 40°F (4°C) 4.3 in Wettest
December 35°F (1°C) 3.7 in

Kosel has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 30°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (1.8").

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