Weather & Climate in Gorno Strogomište, North Macedonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gorno Strogomište experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,398 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-1°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,398 ft (731 m) |
| Area | 38.1 sq mi (98.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6061°N, 20.9656°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Skopje |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,137 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 | 130 km | 13 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 51 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo | M5.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 123 km | 20 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 94 km | 13 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 50 km | 3 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 60 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 150 km | 0 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 129 km | 4 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 62 km | 13 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 119 km | 14 km |
| May 19, 2014 | 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania | M5.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania | M5.0 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania | M5.0 | 116 km | 68 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 | - | - | 80 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.7 in |
Gorno Strogomište has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 29°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and August the driest (1.7").