Weather & Climate in Labunista, North Macedonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Labunista experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.3 inches. The area receives 11.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,838 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,838 ft (865 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 698/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2686°N, 20.5961°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Skopje |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,530 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 | 51 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo | M5.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 89 km | 20 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 83 km | 13 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 30 km | 3 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 132 km | 11 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 141 km | 4 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 140 km | 25 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 143 km | 22 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 141 km | 23 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 91 km | 14 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania | M5.1 | 133 km | 53 km |
| Aug 5, 1996 | 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania | M5.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 111 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 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 | 147 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 44 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 60 | 147 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 140 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 92 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.5 in |
Labunista has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 30°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (1.9").