Bulqizë, Albania

Full City Profile

26,826 Population 1,408/sq mi density

2,543 ft Elevation 775 meters

46°F Avg Temperature 8°C

Bulqizë experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 17.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	45.5°F
	16% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,543 ft (775 m)
Area	19.1 sq mi (49.3 km²)
Population Density	1,408/sq mi
Coordinates	41.4917°N, 20.2219°W
Timezone	Europe/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"

14% above US avg

Snowfall 17.2"

Wettest Month (Nov) 5.67"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,086 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 27, 2025.

Sep 1, 1994	4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia	M5.8	88 km
Apr 24, 2002	2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo	M5.7	147 km
Sep 21, 2019	3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania	M5.6	60 km
Sep 6, 2009	12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia	M5.5	14 km
Jan 9, 2022	5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece	M5.5	123 km
May 16, 1997	10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania	M5.4	49 km
Sep 30, 1998	17 km S of Kukës, Albania	M5.3	50 km
Sep 1, 1994	8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia	M5.2	95 km
Jun 1, 2019	12 km SW of Mborje, Albania	M5.2	115 km
Jul 10, 2005	19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro	M5.2	105 km
Sep 11, 2016	3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia	M5.1	120 km
Jan 28, 2020	12 km NW of Vorë, Albania	M5.1	57 km
Sep 21, 2019	12 km NW of Vorë, Albania	M5.1	57 km
Dec 22, 1999	19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania	M5.1	47 km
Apr 24, 1990	3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro	M5.1	115 km
Aug 21, 2009	9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro	M5.1	102 km
Jan 4, 2018	9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro	M5.1	133 km
Jun 1, 2019	6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania	M5.0	111 km
Apr 7, 2004	21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania	M5.0	93 km
May 19, 2014	11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania	M5.0	67 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
1979	MONTENEGRO	Earthquake	3.0 m	131	108 km
1911	OCHRIDA LAKE	Earthquake	—	—	82 km
1866	ALBANIAN COASTS	Earthquake	—	60	149 km
1866	BAY OF VLORE	Earthquake	—	—	140 km
1270	IONIAN SEA	Earthquake	—	—	64 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	4.3 in	Coldest
February	30°F (-1°C)	3.9 in
March	35°F (2°C)	3.9 in
April	42°F (6°C)	3.6 in
May	51°F (11°C)	3.5 in
June	58°F (14°C)	2.3 in
July	62°F (17°C)	1.9 in	Warmest, Driest
August	61°F (16°C)	2.1 in
September	55°F (13°C)	2.9 in
October	47°F (8°C)	4.1 in
November	39°F (4°C)	5.7 in	Wettest
December	34°F (1°C)	5.1 in

Bulqizë has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 30°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (1.9").

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