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Weather & Climate in Butel, North Macedonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Butel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 300 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 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 945 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 57.5°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 945 ft (288 m) |
| Area | 23.5 sq mi (60.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,540/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0308°N, 21.4467°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Skopje |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,546 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 135 km | 13 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 97 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo | M5.7 | 45 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2012 | Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region | M5.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 134 km | 13 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 107 km | 3 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 133 km | 0 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 140 km | 4 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 4 km | 13 km |
| Jan 8, 2009 | 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia | M4.9 | 58 km | 18 km |
| Jan 2, 2018 | 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.9 | 142 km | 12 km |
| May 9, 1995 | 11 km NNE of Maliq, Albania | M4.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2017 | 8 km NE of Rrëshen, Albania | M4.8 | 126 km | 28 km |
| Nov 30, 2000 | 9 km N of Rubik, Albania | M4.8 | 139 km | 14 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.8 | 136 km | 2 km |
| Jul 3, 2017 | 8 km NW of Jankovec, North Macedonia | M4.8 | 106 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 | - | - | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 1.6 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
Butel has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 34°F in December to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (1.5").