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Weather & Climate in Vraneštica, North Macedonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vraneštica experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 281 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 30.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,169 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 281 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,169 ft (661 m) |
| Area | 18.5 sq mi (48.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 68/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4450°N, 21.0268°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Skopje |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,290 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 | 117 km | 13 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 32 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo | M5.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 125 km | 20 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 53 km | 3 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 75 km | 13 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 75 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 142 km | 0 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 145 km | 4 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 146 km | 22 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 73 km | 13 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 124 km | 14 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania | M5.0 | 100 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2014 | 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania | M5.0 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania | M5.0 | 102 km | 68 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 | — | — | 64 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 3.2 in |
Vraneštica has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 30°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and August the driest (1.7").