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Weather & Climate in Gorna Bela Crkva, North Macedonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gorna Bela Crkva experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 281 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 30.6 inches. The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,838 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,838 ft (865 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 86/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0503°N, 21.0281°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Skopje |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,132 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 | 115 km | 14 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 107 km | 13 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 20 km | 14 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 129 km | 20 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 72 km | 3 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 142 km | 22 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 39 km | 13 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 72 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 144 km | 0 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 112 km | 11 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 64 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece | M5.2 | 125 km | 14 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 142 km | 13 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 143 km | 25 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 117 km | 19 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 105 km | 22 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 22 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 15 km SE of Grevená, Greece | M5.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 133 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 | — | — | 25 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in |
Gorna Bela Crkva has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 30°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and August the driest (1.7").