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Weather & Climate in Bitola, North Macedonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bitola experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,913 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,913 ft (583 m) |
| Area | 163.1 sq mi (422.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 425/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0323°N, 21.3355°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Skopje |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,931 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 | 103 km | 14 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 81 km | 13 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 20 km | 14 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece | M5.6 | 142 km | 7 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 148 km | 22 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 23 km | 13 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece | M5.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 94 km | 3 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 120 km | 11 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 119 km | 0 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 15 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece | M5.2 | 114 km | 14 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 149 km | 13 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 107 km | 19 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 95 km | 22 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 1996 | 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania | M5.1 | 119 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 47 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 44°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 2.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 2.3 in |
Bitola has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 31°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (2.8") and August the driest (1.3").