Çepan, Albania

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2,680 ft Elevation 817 meters

55°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Çepan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. The area receives 69.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	55.0°F
	2% above US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	2,680 ft (817 m)
Area	299.2 sq mi (775.0 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	40.4206°N, 20.2606°W
Timezone	Europe/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.2"

27% above US avg

Snowfall 69.9"

Wettest Month (Nov) 6.00"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,950 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	125 km
Aug 14, 2003	8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece	M6.3	143 km
Sep 1, 1994	4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia	M5.8	116 km
Mar 21, 2020	14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece	M5.7	123 km
Jun 16, 1990	6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece	M5.6	131 km
Sep 21, 2019	3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania	M5.6	119 km
Sep 6, 2009	12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia	M5.5	119 km
Jan 9, 2022	5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece	M5.5	106 km
Oct 15, 2016	7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece	M5.5	76 km
Jun 29, 2007	10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece	M5.4	128 km
May 16, 1997	10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania	M5.4	71 km
Jun 13, 1993	11 km NE of Párga, Greece	M5.3	119 km
Jul 26, 1996	Greece-Albania border region	M5.3	51 km
Jul 17, 1995	7 km S of Siátista, Greece	M5.2	111 km
Jun 1, 2019	12 km SW of Mborje, Albania	M5.2	39 km
Oct 16, 2016	8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece	M5.2	73 km
Dec 24, 1993	8 km NE of Himarë, Albania	M5.2	48 km
May 15, 1995	18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece	M5.2	126 km
May 17, 1995	17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece	M5.2	122 km
Sep 1, 1994	8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia	M5.2	117 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	—	143 km
1911	OCHRIDA LAKE	Earthquake	—	—	70 km
1883	IONIAN ISLANDS	Earthquake	—	—	105 km
1866	ALBANIAN COASTS	Earthquake	—	60	74 km
1866	BAY OF VLORE	Earthquake	—	—	73 km
1270	IONIAN SEA	Earthquake	—	—	117 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	4.9 in	Coldest
February	37°F (3°C)	4.4 in
March	41°F (5°C)	3.8 in
April	48°F (9°C)	3.7 in
May	56°F (13°C)	3.2 in
June	62°F (17°C)	1.7 in
July	73°F (23°C)	1.5 in	Warmest, Driest
August	67°F (19°C)	1.8 in
September	61°F (16°C)	2.7 in
October	52°F (11°C)	4.7 in
November	44°F (7°C)	6.0 in	Wettest
December	42°F (5°C)	5.6 in

Çepan has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (1.5").

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