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Weather & Climate in Demir Hisar, North Macedonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Demir Hisar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,041 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 49.9°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,041 ft (622 m) |
| Area | 18,537.9 sq mi (48,013.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2203°N, 21.2041°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Skopje |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,866 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 | 126 km | 14 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 95 km | 13 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 4 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 | 141 km | 20 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 74 km | 3 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 47 km | 13 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 135 km | 11 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 127 km | 0 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece | M5.2 | 137 km | 14 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 9 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 118 km | 22 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 130 km | 19 km |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania | M5.1 | 143 km | 53 km |
| May 19, 1995 | 11 km E of Grevená, Greece | M5.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 141 km | 14 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 | — | — | 49 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 2.5 in |
Demir Hisar has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 31°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.0") and August the driest (1.4").