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Weather & Climate in Šipkovica, North Macedonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Šipkovica enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 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 32.2 inches. The area receives 19.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,563 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.7°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,563 ft (1,086 m) |
| Area | 10.3 sq mi (26.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 800/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0350°N, 20.9156°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Skopje |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,784 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 98 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo | M5.7 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 139 km | 20 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 75 km | 3 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 140 km | 13 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 99 km | 4 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 47 km | 13 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 130 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 148 km | 21 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 149 km | 23 km |
| May 19, 2014 | 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania | M5.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2009 | 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia | M4.9 | 28 km | 18 km |
| Jul 9, 2010 | 7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania | M4.9 | 121 km | 22 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 4 km SSE of Peqin, Albania | M4.8 | 148 km | 39 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 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 | 141 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 48°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| September | 52°F (11°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 35°F (1°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 28°F (-3°C) | 3.7 in |
Šipkovica has a seasonal temperature swing of 50°F / from 26°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and August the driest (2.3").