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Rostusa, North Macedonia

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9,147 Population 993/sq mi density
2,589 ft Elevation 789 meters
45°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Rostusa has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 263 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. The area receives 15.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average45.2°F
16% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,589 ft (789 m)
Area9.2 sq mi (23.9 km²)
Population Density993/sq mi
Coordinates41.6100°N, 20.6000°W
TimezoneEurope/Skopje

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 15.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,095 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 69 km
Apr 24, 2002 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo M5.7 116 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 94 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 23 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 109 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 72 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 39 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 75 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 121 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 108 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 90 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 132 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 127 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 135 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 27 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 86 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 89 km
Jun 1, 2019 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania M5.0 116 km
Apr 7, 2004 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania M5.0 107 km
May 19, 2014 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania M5.0 94 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 131 127 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 81 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 98 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 3.5 in
March 35°F (2°C) 3.6 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.3 in
July 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 61°F (16°C) 2.0 in
September 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
October 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
November 38°F (4°C) 5.2 in Wettest
December 32°F (0°C) 4.7 in

Rostusa has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 29°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.9").

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