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Weather & Climate in Vevčani, North Macedonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vevčani 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 2,844 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 | 2,844 ft (867 m) |
| Area | 9.7 sq mi (25.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 252/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2404°N, 20.5928°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Skopje |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,604 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 | 145 km | 13 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 51 km | 14 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 89 km | 20 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 32 km | 3 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 81 km | 13 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 129 km | 11 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 141 km | 22 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 143 km | 4 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 137 km | 25 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 143 km | 23 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 113 km | 13 km |
| Aug 5, 1996 | 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania | M5.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania | M5.1 | 130 km | 53 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 91 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | MONTENEGRO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 131 | 149 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 42 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 60 | 145 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 137 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 92 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 |
Vevčani 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").