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Weather & Climate in Gorno Orizari, North Macedonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gorno Orizari 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 1,962 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 | 1,962 ft (598 m) |
| Area | 163.1 sq mi (422.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0519°N, 21.3455°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Skopje |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,898 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 | 105 km | 14 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 80 km | 13 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 19 km | 14 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece | M5.6 | 143 km | 7 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 93 km | 3 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece | M5.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 25 km | 13 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 123 km | 11 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 118 km | 0 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 97 km | 22 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 13 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece | M5.2 | 116 km | 14 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 80 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 109 km | 19 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 107 km | 13 km |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania | M5.1 | 134 km | 53 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 1995 | 11 km E of Grevená, Greece | M5.1 | 110 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 | — | — | 49 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 |
Gorno Orizari 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").