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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. The area gets 274 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 274 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,283 ft (696 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 38,543/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1779°N, 20.6789°W |
| 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").