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Weather & Climate in Vataša, North Macedonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vataša experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 965 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.8°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 965 ft (294 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 481/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4169°N, 22.0189°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Skopje |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,985 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 | 144 km | 14 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 52 km | 13 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 74 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo | M5.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 84 km | 13 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 136 km | 3 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 59 km | 0 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 150 km | 19 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 142 km | 22 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 79 km | 13 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania | M5.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 2 km NNW of Korçë, Albania | M4.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 2007 | 11 km S of Siátista, Greece | M4.9 | 146 km | 23 km |
| Jan 2, 2018 | 2 km N of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M4.9 | 70 km | 12 km |
| Jul 14, 2019 | 3 km ESE of Áno Kómi, Greece | M4.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2009 | 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia | M4.9 | 108 km | 18 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 | — | — | 117 km |
| 1902 | AEGEAN SEA | Earthquake | — | 5 | 127 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 1.5 in |
Vataša has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (1.9") and January the driest (1.1").