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Weather & Climate in Belčišta, North Macedonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Belčišta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 274 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 34.4 inches. The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,526 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,526 ft (770 m) |
| Area | 8.1 sq mi (21.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 345/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3035°N, 20.8299°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Skopje |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,566 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| May 13, 1995 | 10 km W of Aianí, Greece | M6.6 | 148 km | 14 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 128 km | 13 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 33 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo | M5.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 109 km | 20 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 42 km | 3 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 71 km | 13 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 137 km | 11 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 40 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 150 km | 19 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 137 km | 22 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 147 km | 4 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania | M5.1 | 140 km | 53 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 109 km | 14 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 1996 | 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania | M5.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 45 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.9 in |
Belčišta has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 32°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.7").