Weather & Climate in Grnčari, North Macedonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Grnčari 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 2,936 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 | 2,936 ft (895 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 175/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0172°N, 21.0533°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Skopje |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,172 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 | 111 km | 14 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 105 km | 13 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 22 km | 14 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 132 km | 20 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 35 km | 13 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 139 km | 22 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece | M5.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 76 km | 3 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 74 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 143 km | 0 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 109 km | 11 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 100 km | 22 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 139 km | 13 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece | M5.2 | 121 km | 14 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 113 km | 19 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 142 km | 25 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 1996 | 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania | M5.1 | 108 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 | - | - | 134 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 |
Grnčari 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").
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