Melnica, North Macedonia

Full City Profile

714 Population 25/sq mi density

1,696 ft Elevation 517 meters

51°F Avg Temperature 11°C

Melnica experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.0 inches. The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)

Annual Average	51.4°F
	5% below US avg
January Average	32°F (-0°C)
July Average	70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days	300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,696 ft (517 m)
Area	28.7 sq mi (74.3 km²)
Population Density	25/sq mi
Coordinates	41.6417°N, 21.5900°W
Timezone	Europe/Skopje

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.0"

47% below US avg

Snowfall 4.4"

Wettest Month (May) 2.17"

Driest Month (Aug) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,856 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	92 km
Sep 1, 1994	4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia	M5.8	61 km
Apr 24, 2002	2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo	M5.7	89 km
Sep 6, 2009	12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia	M5.5	102 km
Jan 9, 2022	5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece	M5.5	92 km
May 16, 1997	10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania	M5.4	136 km
Sep 30, 1998	17 km S of Kukës, Albania	M5.3	104 km
May 24, 2009	11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece	M5.3	101 km
Jun 1, 2019	12 km SW of Mborje, Albania	M5.2	145 km
Sep 1, 1994	8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia	M5.2	61 km
Sep 11, 2016	3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia	M5.1	42 km
Dec 22, 1999	19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania	M5.1	91 km
Jun 1, 2019	6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania	M5.0	139 km
Apr 7, 2004	21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania	M5.0	149 km
Jan 8, 2009	3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia	M4.9	66 km
Jul 9, 2010	7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania	M4.9	140 km
Jan 2, 2018	2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece	M4.9	111 km
Jun 1, 2019	2 km NNW of Korçë, Albania	M4.9	131 km
Mar 23, 2023	14 km NNE of Ersekë, Albania	M4.9	150 km
Apr 8, 2017	8 km NE of Rrëshen, Albania	M4.8	138 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	—	—	106 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	32°F (-0°C)	1.3 in	Coldest
February	36°F (2°C)	1.4 in
March	43°F (6°C)	1.5 in
April	51°F (10°C)	1.9 in
May	59°F (15°C)	2.2 in	Wettest
June	66°F (19°C)	1.8 in
July	70°F (21°C)	1.5 in	Warmest
August	70°F (21°C)	1.3 in	Driest
September	63°F (17°C)	1.4 in
October	53°F (12°C)	2.0 in
November	42°F (6°C)	2.2 in
December	34°F (1°C)	1.7 in

Melnica has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 32°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (1.3").

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