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Weather & Climate in Samokov, North Macedonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Samokov experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.6 inches. The area receives 8.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,926 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 45.9°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,926 ft (587 m) |
| Area | 5.2 sq mi (13.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 277/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6833°N, 21.1463°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Skopje |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,072 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 | 122 km | 13 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 56 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo | M5.7 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 140 km | 20 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 97 km | 13 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 67 km | 3 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 68 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 137 km | 0 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 135 km | 4 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 135 km | 14 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 46 km | 13 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania | M5.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania | M5.0 | 130 km | 68 km |
| May 19, 2014 | 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania | M5.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 2 km NNW of Korçë, Albania | M4.9 | 120 km | 10 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 | — | — | 92 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 47°F (9°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.3 in |
Samokov has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 29°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and August the driest (1.8").