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Weather & Climate in Nakolec, North Macedonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nakolec experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 281 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 30.4 inches. The area receives 5.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,805 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,805 ft (855 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 91/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8933°N, 21.1072°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Skopje |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,349 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 | 97 km | 14 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 101 km | 13 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 33 km | 14 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece | M5.8 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece | M5.6 | 139 km | 7 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 141 km | 20 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 25 km | 13 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 127 km | 22 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece | M5.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 89 km | 3 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 81 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 142 km | 0 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 98 km | 11 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 99 km | 19 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 31 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece | M5.2 | 106 km | 14 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 127 km | 13 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 136 km | 25 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 26 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.5 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 3.2 in |
Nakolec has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 32°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (1.6").