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Poroj, North Macedonia

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2,370 Population 655/sq mi density
1,608 ft Elevation 490 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Poroj 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

Elevation1,608 ft (490 m)
Area3.6 sq mi (9.4 km²)
Population Density655/sq mi
Coordinates42.0291°N, 20.9927°W
TimezoneEurope/Skopje

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.2"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 19.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.06"
Driest Month (Aug) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,752 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 27, 2025.

Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 96 km
Apr 24, 2002 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo M5.7 60 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 144 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 79 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 138 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 129 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 51 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 100 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 105 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 136 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 41 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 116 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 43 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 135 km
Jul 9, 2010 7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania M4.9 124 km
Jan 8, 2009 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia M4.9 29 km
Nov 30, 2000 9 km N of Rubik, Albania M4.8 102 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km SW of Shijak, Albania M4.8 144 km
Apr 8, 2017 8 km NE of Rrëshen, Albania M4.8 90 km
Mar 31, 1992 2 km SW of Resen, North Macedonia M4.8 106 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 131 147 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 127 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.0 in
February 26°F (-3°C) 2.9 in Coldest
March 32°F (-0°C) 3.2 in
April 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in
May 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in
June 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
July 76°F (24°C) 2.4 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in Driest
September 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
October 43°F (6°C) 3.1 in
November 35°F (1°C) 4.1 in Wettest
December 28°F (-3°C) 3.7 in

Poroj has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 26°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and August the driest (2.3").

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