Weather & Climate in Struga, North Macedonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Struga experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.4 inches. The area receives 6.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,283 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,283 ft (696 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 15,473/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1779°N, 20.6789°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Skopje |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,863 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 | 143 km | 14 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 137 km | 13 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 43 km | 14 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 98 km | 20 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 42 km | 3 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 71 km | 13 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 122 km | 11 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 135 km | 25 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 144 km | 19 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 131 km | 22 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 1995 | 11 km E of Grevená, Greece | M5.1 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 114 km | 13 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 100 km | 14 km |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania | M5.1 | 124 km | 53 km |
| Aug 5, 1996 | 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania | M5.1 | 120 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 | - | - | 33 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 60 | 145 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 138 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 3.9 in |
Struga has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 32°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (1.7").