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Weather & Climate in Sopotnica, North Macedonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sopotnica experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.8 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,175 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,175 ft (663 m) |
| Area | 18,537.9 sq mi (48,013.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2959°N, 21.1536°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Skopje |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,741 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 | 135 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 | 13 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo | M5.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 136 km | 20 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 56 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 | 87 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 130 km | 0 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 142 km | 11 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 19 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 139 km | 19 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 127 km | 22 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece | M5.2 | 147 km | 14 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania | M5.1 | 149 km | 53 km |
| May 19, 1995 | 11 km E of Grevená, Greece | M5.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 136 km | 14 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 136 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 | — | — | 53 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in |
Sopotnica has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 30°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and August the driest (1.7").