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Zajas, North Macedonia

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12,218 Population 321/sq mi density
2,454 ft Elevation 748 meters
47°F Avg Temperature 8°C
Zajas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 64°F Jul (18°C)
Annual Average47.0°F
13% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average64°F (18°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,454 ft (748 m)
Area38.1 sq mi (98.6 km²)
Population Density321/sq mi
Coordinates41.6072°N, 20.9383°W
TimezoneEurope/Skopje

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 9.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.21"
Driest Month (Aug) 1.73"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,129 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 M6.1 132 km
Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 52 km
Apr 24, 2002 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo M5.7 102 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 121 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 95 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 48 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 89 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 58 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 122 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 127 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 58 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 117 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 64 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 43 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 118 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 147 km
Apr 7, 2004 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania M5.0 115 km
May 19, 2014 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania M5.0 114 km
Jun 1, 2019 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania M5.0 116 km
Jul 9, 2010 7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania M4.9 90 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 80 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 125 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 31°F (-0°C) 2.8 in
March 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in
April 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
May 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
June 60°F (16°C) 2.1 in
July 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in Warmest
August 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in Driest
September 57°F (14°C) 2.2 in
October 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in
November 39°F (4°C) 4.2 in Wettest
December 33°F (0°C) 3.7 in

Zajas has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 29°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and August the driest (1.7").

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