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Skopje, North Macedonia

Full City Profile

474,889 Population 2,152/sq mi density
810 ft Elevation 247 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Skopje enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 300 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.0 inches. The area receives 7.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (5°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average57.5°F
6% above US avg
January Average40°F (5°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days300 days/yr

Geography

Elevation810 ft (247 m)
Area220.6 sq mi (571.5 km²)
Population Density2,152/sq mi
Coordinates41.9965°N, 21.4314°W
TimezoneEurope/Skopje

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.0"
42% below US avg
Snowfall 7.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 2.36"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,604 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 M6.1 132 km
Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 93 km
Apr 24, 2002 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo M5.7 49 km
May 22, 2012 Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region M5.6 146 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 130 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 104 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 149 km
May 24, 2009 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M5.3 132 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 87 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 140 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 95 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 149 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 76 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 5 km
Jan 8, 2009 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia M4.9 55 km
Jan 2, 2018 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece M4.9 141 km
Jul 9, 2010 7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania M4.9 148 km
Jul 3, 2017 8 km NW of Jankovec, North Macedonia M4.8 102 km
Apr 8, 2017 8 km NE of Rrëshen, Albania M4.8 124 km
Nov 30, 2000 9 km N of Rubik, Albania M4.8 137 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 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (5°C) 1.5 in
February 35°F (2°C) 1.5 in
March 43°F (6°C) 1.7 in
April 51°F (10°C) 1.9 in
May 60°F (15°C) 2.3 in
June 67°F (19°C) 2.0 in
July 80°F (27°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.4 in Driest
September 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 2.1 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in Wettest
December 34°F (1°C) 2.0 in Coldest

Skopje has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 34°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (1.4").

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