Brataj, Albania

Full City Profile

2,849 Population 29/sq mi density
843 ft Elevation 257 meters
54°F Avg Temperature 12°C
Brataj experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average54.0°F
0% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Geography

Elevation843 ft (257 m)
Area97.6 sq mi (252.8 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates40.2678°N, 19.6692°E
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.2"
24% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.17"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,947 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3.

Aug 14, 2003 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece M6.3 147 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 131 km
Jun 16, 1990 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece M5.6 134 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 120 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 98 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 148 km
Jun 29, 2007 10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece M5.4 122 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 97 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 86 km
Jun 13, 1993 11 km NE of Párga, Greece M5.3 123 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 92 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 93 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 17 km
Aug 5, 1996 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania M5.1 84 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 134 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 134 km
Apr 9, 2001 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania M5.1 66 km
Aug 4, 1990 4 km NE of Párga, Greece M5.0 125 km
Aug 20, 1996 10 km W of Kónitsa, Greece M5.0 86 km
Jun 21, 1992 33 km WSW of Gáïos, Greece M5.0 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2003 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 0.5 m - 147 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake - - 119 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake - - 90 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake - 60 23 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake - - 27 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 5.9 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 5.2 in
March 44°F (7°C) 4.2 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
May 58°F (15°C) 2.7 in
June 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.5 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.8 in
October 56°F (13°C) 5.2 in
November 48°F (9°C) 7.2 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 6.7 in

Brataj has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 40°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (1.1").

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