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Buz, Albania

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2,451 ft Elevation 747 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Buz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 309 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,451 ft (747 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates40.4450°N, 20.0047°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 6.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,609 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 22, 2025.

May 13, 1995 10 km W of Aianí, Greece M6.6 147 km
Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 130 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 133 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 107 km
Jun 16, 1990 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece M5.6 139 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 120 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 125 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 90 km
Jun 29, 2007 10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece M5.4 133 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 69 km
Jun 13, 1993 11 km NE of Párga, Greece M5.3 127 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 68 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 36 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 86 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 133 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 60 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 131 km
May 17, 1995 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece M5.2 143 km
May 15, 1995 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece M5.2 147 km
Apr 9, 2001 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania M5.1 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 84 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 105 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake 60 54 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake 51 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 5.7 in
February 41°F (5°C) 5.0 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in
July 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.7 in
October 56°F (13°C) 4.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 6.8 in Wettest
December 44°F (6°C) 6.4 in

Buz has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 41°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.8") and July the driest (1.3").

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