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The Weather and Climate in Macedonia

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Changed Mediterranean climate is characterized with mild rainy water and long dry summer. It is almost impossible to notice the spring and the fall. Most of the time Macedonia is hot, which is why it is seems that fall lasts longer and warmer than how it is usually observed in countries like the United Sates. July, which is the hottest month, has the average temperature of 25OC. The hottest town in the country with a temperature of about 40OC is Demir Kapija.

With a long and hot fall, it shouldn’t be a wonder why Macedonia has one of the shortest and coldest springs. January, which is the coldest month, has the average temperature of 3OC.

It does not rain much in Macedonia, which is why the average rainfall is relatively low. The average rainfall in the Vardar River is approximately less than 500 mm. This makes the driest the driest part in Macedonia. Snow fall is not likely to happen in this area.

In the case of the areas in the mountains, the climate is different. The climate is characterized with cold and short summers and snowy winter. The spring in the fall is also colder. The highest part of the mountain is considered to be the coldest area. Mountainous climate averages to negative in the temperature scale. The warmest months are the month of July and August. The coldest months are the month of January and February.

The mildly continental climate, which casts its shadows upon the majority of Macedonia, is characterized by dry and warm summers and relatively humid and cold winters.