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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. The area gets 274 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,451 ft (747 m) |
| Area | 150.6 sq mi (389.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1744°N, 20.8356°W |
| 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").