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Weather & Climate in Kriva Palanka, North Macedonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kriva Palanka experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,434 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,434 ft (742 m) |
| Area | 185.6 sq mi (480.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 112/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2020°N, 22.3339°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Skopje |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
810 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 | 133 km | 13 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 148 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo | M5.7 | 76 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2012 | Serbia-Bulgaria-Macedonia border region | M5.6 | 72 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 105 km | 0 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 73 km | 13 km |
| Jan 8, 2009 | 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia | M4.9 | 132 km | 18 km |
| Jan 2, 2018 | 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.9 | 110 km | 12 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 9 km W of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.8 | 108 km | 2 km |
| May 22, 2012 | 3 km SSW of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 69 km | 7 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 13 km NW of Gouménissa, Greece | M4.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 31, 1990 | 1 km NNW of Kuklis, North Macedonia | M4.6 | 92 km | 16 km |
| Jul 13, 1995 | 12 km W of Zajas, North Macedonia | M4.6 | 144 km | 14 km |
| Jul 14, 2012 | 8 km NNE of Pernik, Bulgaria | M4.6 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Oct 7, 2010 | 8 km WNW of Rajince, Serbia | M4.6 | 64 km | 3 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 10 km E of Rostusa, North Macedonia | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 9 km SSW of Dragash, Kosovo | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2012 | 8 km SSE of Breznik, Bulgaria | M4.5 | 74 km | 15 km |
| Jul 6, 1998 | 11 km E of Sveti Nikole, North Macedonia | M4.5 | 42 km | 18 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in |
Kriva Palanka has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 28°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.7") and January the driest (1.4").