All Countries
Weather & Climate in Gostivar, North Macedonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gostivar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 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 32.2 inches. The area receives 19.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,755 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,755 ft (535 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 98,027/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7963°N, 20.9080°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Skopje |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,983 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 | 146 km | 13 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 72 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo | M5.7 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 126 km | 20 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 56 km | 3 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 115 km | 13 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 112 km | 4 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 119 km | 14 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 53 km | 13 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 148 km | 23 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania | M5.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2014 | 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania | M5.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania | M5.0 | 133 km | 68 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | MONTENEGRO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 131 | 144 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 100 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 3.5 in |
Gostivar has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.9") and August the driest (1.7").