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Weather & Climate in Ohrid, North Macedonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ohrid experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,300 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,300 ft (701 m) |
| Area | 150.6 sq mi (389.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 279/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1170°N, 20.8018°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Skopje |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,109 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 | 131 km | 14 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 126 km | 13 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 34 km | 14 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 109 km | 20 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 59 km | 13 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 146 km | 22 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 53 km | 3 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 116 km | 11 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 96 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece | M5.2 | 140 km | 14 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 133 km | 19 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 135 km | 25 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 120 km | 22 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 146 km | 13 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 112 km | 14 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 15 km SE of Grevená, Greece | M5.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 1996 | 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania | M5.1 | 114 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 24 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 60 | 149 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 143 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 3.8 in |
Ohrid has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (1.6").