Vevčani, North Macedonia

Full City Profile

2,429 Population 252/sq mi density

2,844 ft Elevation 867 meters

46°F Avg Temperature 8°C

Vevčani 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. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 11.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	46.3°F
	14% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,844 ft (867 m)
Area	9.7 sq mi (25.0 km²)
Population Density	252/sq mi
Coordinates	41.2404°N, 20.5928°W
Timezone	Europe/Skopje

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.3"

4% above US avg

Snowfall 11.7"

Wettest Month (Nov) 5.08"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.89"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,604 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	145 km
Sep 1, 1994	4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia	M5.8	51 km
Sep 21, 2019	3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania	M5.6	89 km
Sep 6, 2009	12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia	M5.5	32 km
Jan 9, 2022	5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece	M5.5	81 km
May 16, 1997	10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania	M5.4	41 km
Sep 30, 1998	17 km S of Kukës, Albania	M5.3	78 km
Jul 26, 1996	Greece-Albania border region	M5.3	129 km
Jul 17, 1995	7 km S of Siátista, Greece	M5.2	141 km
Jul 10, 2005	19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro	M5.2	143 km
Jun 1, 2019	12 km SW of Mborje, Albania	M5.2	80 km
Dec 24, 1993	8 km NE of Himarë, Albania	M5.2	137 km
Sep 1, 1994	8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia	M5.2	57 km
Aug 21, 2009	9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro	M5.1	143 km
Dec 22, 1999	19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania	M5.1	67 km
Sep 11, 2016	3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia	M5.1	113 km
Aug 5, 1996	6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania	M5.1	127 km
Jan 28, 2020	12 km NW of Vorë, Albania	M5.1	92 km
Apr 9, 2001	13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania	M5.1	130 km
Sep 21, 2019	12 km NW of Vorë, Albania	M5.1	91 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 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	149 km
1911	OCHRIDA LAKE	Earthquake	—	—	42 km
1866	ALBANIAN COASTS	Earthquake	—	60	145 km
1866	BAY OF VLORE	Earthquake	—	—	137 km
1270	IONIAN SEA	Earthquake	—	—	92 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

Vevčani 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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