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Weather & Climate in Zajas, North Macedonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zajas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 275 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 33.5 inches. The area receives 9.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,454 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,454 ft (748 m) |
| Area | 38.1 sq mi (98.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 321/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6072°N, 20.9383°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Skopje |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,129 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 | 132 km | 13 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 52 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo | M5.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 121 km | 20 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 95 km | 13 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 48 km | 3 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 127 km | 4 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 117 km | 14 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 64 km | 13 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania | M5.0 | 115 km | 68 km |
| May 19, 2014 | 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania | M5.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania | M5.0 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2010 | 7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania | M4.9 | 90 km | 22 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 | - | - | 80 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| September | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 33°F (0°C) | 3.7 in |
Zajas has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 29°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and August the driest (1.7").