Veles, North Macedonia

Full City Profile

57,873 Population 2,019/sq mi density

679 ft Elevation 207 meters

54°F Avg Temperature 12°C

Veles experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 303 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.0 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	54.2°F
	0% below US avg
January Average	33°F (0°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	303 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	679 ft (207 m)
Area	28.7 sq mi (74.3 km²)
Population Density	2,019/sq mi
Coordinates	41.7172°N, 21.7720°W
Timezone	Europe/Skopje

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.0"

53% below US avg

Snowfall 2.7"

Wettest Month (May) 1.93"

Driest Month (Jan) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,671 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	91 km
Sep 1, 1994	4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia	M5.8	76 km
Apr 24, 2002	2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo	M5.7	84 km
May 22, 2012	Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region	M5.6	143 km
Sep 6, 2009	12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia	M5.5	118 km
Jan 9, 2022	5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece	M5.5	104 km
May 24, 2009	11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece	M5.3	91 km
Sep 30, 1998	17 km S of Kukës, Albania	M5.3	117 km
Sep 1, 1994	8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia	M5.2	76 km
Sep 11, 2016	3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia	M5.1	40 km
Dec 22, 1999	19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania	M5.1	104 km
Jan 8, 2009	3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia	M4.9	79 km
Jan 2, 2018	2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece	M4.9	101 km
Jun 1, 2019	2 km NNW of Korçë, Albania	M4.9	146 km
Jul 3, 2017	8 km NW of Jankovec, North Macedonia	M4.8	94 km
May 11, 2021	11 km S of Bilisht, Albania	M4.8	148 km
Mar 31, 1992	2 km SW of Resen, North Macedonia	M4.8	97 km
May 24, 2009	9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece	M4.8	94 km
May 9, 1995	11 km NNE of Maliq, Albania	M4.8	133 km
May 21, 2016	13 km ENE of Kosel, North Macedonia	M4.7	86 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	—	—	122 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	33°F (0°C)	1.1 in	Coldest, Driest
February	38°F (3°C)	1.2 in
March	45°F (7°C)	1.3 in
April	54°F (12°C)	1.6 in
May	63°F (17°C)	1.9 in	Wettest
June	70°F (21°C)	1.8 in
July	74°F (23°C)	1.4 in	Warmest
August	74°F (23°C)	1.2 in
September	66°F (19°C)	1.3 in
October	55°F (13°C)	1.8 in
November	44°F (7°C)	1.9 in
December	35°F (2°C)	1.6 in

Veles has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 33°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.9") and January the driest (1.1").

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