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Weather & Climate in Žvan, North Macedonia
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Žvan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.8 inches. The area receives 8.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,172 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
64°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,172 ft (662 m) |
| Area | 18,537.9 sq mi (48,013.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2900°N, 21.1189°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Skopje |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,742 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 | 136 km | 14 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 104 km | 13 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 14 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo | M5.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 133 km | 20 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 56 km | 13 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 65 km | 3 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 140 km | 11 km |
| May 24, 2009 | 11 km WNW of Stathmós Mourión, Greece | M5.3 | 133 km | 0 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 93 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece | M5.2 | 147 km | 14 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 127 km | 22 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 139 km | 19 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 133 km | 14 km |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania | M5.1 | 147 km | 53 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 86 km | 13 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 | — | — | 51 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 135 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) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 3.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in |
Žvan has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 30°F in January to 64°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (3.7") and August the driest (1.7").