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Weather & Climate in Velesta, North Macedonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Velesta experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 265 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 39.3 inches. The area receives 11.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,349 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,349 ft (716 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,596/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2408°N, 20.6439°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Skopje |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,652 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.1.
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 141 km | 13 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 47 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo | M5.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 94 km | 20 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 78 km | 13 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 34 km | 3 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 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 129 km | 11 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 139 km | 25 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 139 km | 22 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 145 km | 4 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 1996 | 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania | M5.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 146 km | 23 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 95 km | 14 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania | M5.1 | 130 km | 53 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 | — | — | 40 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 60 | 148 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | — | — | 140 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 96 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 44°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.5 in |
Velesta has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 30°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (1.9").