Weather & Climate in Kosel, North Macedonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kosel experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches. The area receives 9.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,451 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,451 ft (747 m) |
| Area | 150.6 sq mi (389.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1744°N, 20.8356°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Skopje |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,963 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 | 135 km | 14 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 124 km | 13 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 30 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo | M5.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 111 km | 20 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 61 km | 13 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 51 km | 3 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 123 km | 11 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 91 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 137 km | 19 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 124 km | 22 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 35 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece | M5.2 | 145 km | 14 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 | 73 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 1995 | 11 km E of Grevená, Greece | M5.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 1996 | 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania | M5.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 15 km SE of Grevená, Greece | M5.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 107 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 31 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 148 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 113 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 3.7 in |
Kosel has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 30°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (1.8").