Weather & Climate in Lukovo, North Macedonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lukovo experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. The area receives 11.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,234 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 46.5°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,234 ft (681 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3534°N, 20.6064°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Skopje |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,330 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 | 147 km | 13 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 53 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo | M5.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 90 km | 20 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 23 km | 3 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 88 km | 13 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 142 km | 11 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 149 km | 25 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 133 km | 4 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 137 km | 23 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania | M5.1 | 142 km | 53 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 150 km | 21 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 90 km | 14 km |
| Aug 5, 1996 | 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania | M5.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 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 | 142 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 53 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 147 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 93 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) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.6 in |
Lukovo has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 30°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.9").