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Weather & Climate in Melnica, North Macedonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Melnica experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 300 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 20.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,696 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,696 ft (517 m) |
| Area | 28.7 sq mi (74.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 25/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6417°N, 21.5900°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Skopje |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,856 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 | 92 km | 13 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 61 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo | M5.7 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 102 km | 3 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 92 km | 13 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 101 km | 0 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 42 km | 13 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania | M5.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania | M5.0 | 149 km | 68 km |
| Jan 8, 2009 | 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia | M4.9 | 66 km | 18 km |
| Jul 9, 2010 | 7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania | M4.9 | 140 km | 22 km |
| Jan 2, 2018 | 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.9 | 111 km | 12 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 2 km NNW of Korçë, Albania | M4.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 14 km NNE of Ersekë, Albania | M4.9 | 150 km | 14 km |
| Apr 8, 2017 | 8 km NE of Rrëshen, Albania | M4.8 | 138 km | 28 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 | — | — | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.3 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7 in |
Melnica has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 32°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (1.3").