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Weather & Climate in Lažani, North Macedonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lažani experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 289 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 26.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,014 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 48.5°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,014 ft (614 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,383/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4422°N, 21.3158°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Skopje |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,362 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 | 147 km | 14 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 96 km | 13 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 31 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo | M5.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 149 km | 20 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 77 km | 3 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 69 km | 13 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 94 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 118 km | 0 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 140 km | 22 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 65 km | 13 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 148 km | 14 km |
| May 19, 2014 | 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania | M5.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania | M5.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania | M5.0 | 117 km | 68 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in |
Lažani has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 30°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.1") and August the driest (1.5").