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Velesta, North Macedonia

Struga · North Macedonia

Velesta is a small city in Struga, North Macedonia with a population of 8,646. Elevation: 2,349 ft (716 m). Average temperature: 46°F (8°C).

8,646 Population 2,596/sq mi density
2,349 ft Elevation 716 meters
46°F Avg Temperature 8°C
39.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Skopje Timezone

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About Velesta

Velesta

Velešta is a village in the municipality of Struga, North Macedonia.

People

Population8,646
Density2,596/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp46°F (8°C)
Rain39.3 in/yr
Sunny Days265/yr
Elevation2,349 ft (716 m)
Population8,646
Population Density2,596 / sq mi
Elevation2,349 ft (716 m)
Coordinates41.2408°, 20.6439°
TimezoneEurope/Skopje
Country🇲🇰 North Macedonia
State / ProvinceStruga
Average Temperature46°F (8°C)
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Annual Precipitation39.3 inches (999 mm)
Annual Snowfall11.7 inches (30 cm)

About Velesta

Velesta is a small city in North Macedonia (Struga) with a population of 8,646. The city sits at an elevation of 2,349 feet (716 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 46°F (8°C). Temperatures range from 30°F in January to 63°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Skopje.

Climate in Velesta

Velesta has an average annual temperature of 6.9°C (44°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-4.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1068 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -4.1°C / 25°F -5.9° / -2.2° 104.0
Feb -1°C / 30°F -5° / 3° 94.8
Mar 1.6°C / 35°F -2.8° / 6.1° 99.2
Apr 5.8°C / 42°F 1.1° / 10.6° 85.6
May 10.2°C / 50°F 5° / 15.5° 87.1
Jun 13.4°C / 56°F 7.8° / 18.9° 59.2
Jul 15.8°C / 60°F 9.4° / 22.2° 47.0
Aug 15.8°C / 60°F 9.4° / 22.3° 50.8
Sep 12.8°C / 55°F 7° / 18.7° 68.2
Oct 8.4°C / 47°F 3.5° / 13.3° 95.5
Nov 4°C / 39°F 0° / 8° 145.3
Dec 0.1°C / 32°F -3.9° / 4° 130.8
Velesta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 11.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,349 feet.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below North Macedonia avg
January Average30°F (-1°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,349 ft (716 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²)
Population Density2,596/sq mi
Coordinates41.2408°N, 20.6439°W
TimezoneEurope/Skopje

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"
4% above North Macedonia avg
Snowfall 11.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.08"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,652 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 M6.1 141 km
Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 47 km
Apr 24, 2002 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo M5.7 149 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 94 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 78 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 34 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 45 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 79 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 129 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 139 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 139 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 145 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 80 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 52 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 68 km
Aug 5, 1996 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania M5.1 127 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 146 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 95 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 96 km
Apr 9, 2001 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania M5.1 130 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 40 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake 60 148 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake 140 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 30°F (-1°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 3.4 in
March 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in
April 44°F (6°C) 3.4 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
July 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in
September 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
November 40°F (4°C) 5.1 in Wettest
December 35°F (2°C) 4.5 in

Velesta has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 30°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (1.9").

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Radio Stations near Velesta

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Logos (AL) AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Velesta

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
1 Бригада
Bay of Bones
House of Lambeski
Kodzhadzhik Memorial center
Robev Family House
Д-р Никола Незлобински

Libraries in Velesta

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Григор Прличев0.0

Farmers Markets in Velesta

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Балкопром
Градски пазар

Hotels in Velesta

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Diplomat Struge

Gas Stations in Velesta

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Makpetrol 168
MK #5834871869

Airports Near Velesta

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle AirportOHDLarge Airport
Kuçovë Air BaseMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Velesta

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Dormition of the Holy Mother of God
St. George
St. Parascheva of Rome

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Skopje
Elevation
691 m (2,267 ft)
Postal Code
6334

🇲🇰 About North Macedonia

Capital Skopje
Population 2,082,958
Area 25,333 km²
GDP (USD) $15,855,131,189
GDP per capita $8,674
HDI 0.815
Life expectancy 75.3 years
Internet users 87.2%
Urban population 62.3%
Currency MKD (Denar)
Languages Macedonian
Calling code +389
TLD .mk
Driving side right

Public Holidays in North Macedonia

12 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Нова Година, Nova Godina
Jan 7 Christmas Day (Orthodox) Прв ден Божик, Prv den Božik
Apr 10 Good Friday Велики Петок, Veliki Petok
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Прв ден Велигден, Prv den Veligden
Apr 13 Easter Monday Втор ден Велигден, Vtor den Veligden
May 1 Labour Day Ден на трудот, Den na trudot
May 24 Saints Cyril and Methodius Day Св. Кирил и Методиј, Ден на сèсловенските просветители
Aug 2 Day of the Republic Ден на Републиката, Den na Republikata
Sep 8 Independence Day Ден на независноста, Den na nezavisnosta
Oct 11 Revolution Day Ден на востанието, Den na vostanieto
Oct 23 Day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle Ден на македонската револуционерна борба,Den na makedonskata revolucionarna borba
Dec 8 Saint Clement of Ohrid Day Св. Климент Охридски, Sv. Kliment Ohridski

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Frequently Asked Questions About Velesta

What is the population of Velesta?

Velesta has a population of 8,646 residents and is located in North Macedonia. The population density is 2,596 people per square mile, spread across 3.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Velesta?

Velesta has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winter temperatures average 30°F in January, while summers reach an average of 63°F in July. The area receives 265 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.3 inches, with 11.7 inches of snow.

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