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Samokov, North Macedonia

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1,429 Population 277/sq mi density
1,926 ft Elevation 587 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Samokov experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average45.9°F
15% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days279 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,926 ft (587 m)
Area5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²)
Population Density277/sq mi
Coordinates41.6833°N, 21.1463°W
TimezoneEurope/Skopje

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.6"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 8.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 3.74"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.81"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,072 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 27, 2025.

Dec 21, 1990 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece M6.1 122 km
Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 56 km
Apr 24, 2002 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo M5.7 88 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 140 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 97 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 67 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 108 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 68 km
May 24, 2009 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M5.3 137 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 60 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 134 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 135 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 135 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 46 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 136 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 54 km
Jun 1, 2019 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania M5.0 128 km
Apr 7, 2004 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania M5.0 130 km
May 19, 2014 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania M5.0 132 km
Jun 1, 2019 2 km NNW of Korçë, Albania M4.9 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 92 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.5 in
March 37°F (3°C) 2.7 in
April 44°F (7°C) 2.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.0 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.3 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest
August 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in Driest
September 56°F (14°C) 2.2 in
October 47°F (9°C) 2.9 in
November 38°F (3°C) 3.7 in Wettest
December 31°F (-0°C) 3.3 in

Samokov has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 29°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and August the driest (1.8").

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