Farka e Madhe, Albania

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745 ft Elevation 227 meters

58°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Farka e Madhe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.7 inches. The area receives 44.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-1°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	58.4°F
	8% above US avg
January Average	31°F (-1°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	745 ft (227 m)
Area	16.1 sq mi (41.8 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	41.3119°N, 19.8707°W
Timezone	Europe/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.7"

76% above US avg

Snowfall 44.2"

Wettest Month (Nov) 6.30"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,165 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	112 km
Sep 21, 2019	3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania	M5.6	29 km
Jan 9, 2022	5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece	M5.5	138 km
Sep 6, 2009	12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia	M5.5	47 km
May 16, 1997	10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania	M5.4	38 km
Sep 30, 1998	17 km S of Kukës, Albania	M5.3	81 km
Jul 10, 2005	19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro	M5.2	120 km
Dec 24, 1993	8 km NE of Himarë, Albania	M5.2	128 km
Jun 1, 2019	12 km SW of Mborje, Albania	M5.2	112 km
Sep 1, 1994	8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia	M5.2	117 km
Jan 4, 2018	9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro	M5.1	150 km
Aug 21, 2009	9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro	M5.1	90 km
Apr 9, 2001	13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania	M5.1	144 km
Aug 5, 1996	6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania	M5.1	150 km
Sep 21, 2019	12 km NW of Vorë, Albania	M5.1	32 km
Dec 22, 1999	19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania	M5.1	81 km
Jan 28, 2020	12 km NW of Vorë, Albania	M5.1	33 km
Apr 24, 1990	3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro	M5.1	110 km
May 19, 2014	11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania	M5.0	41 km
Apr 7, 2004	21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania	M5.0	83 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 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	103 km
1780	BAY OF KOTOR	Earthquake	1.7 m	—	150 km
1911	OCHRIDA LAKE	Earthquake	—	—	90 km
1866	ALBANIAN COASTS	Earthquake	—	60	119 km
1866	BAY OF VLORE	Earthquake	—	—	109 km
1270	IONIAN SEA	Earthquake	—	—	31 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	31°F (-1°C)	5.1 in	Coldest
February	45°F (7°C)	4.6 in
March	49°F (9°C)	4.5 in
April	55°F (13°C)	3.9 in
May	64°F (18°C)	3.3 in
June	70°F (21°C)	2.4 in
July	75°F (24°C)	1.5 in	Warmest, Driest
August	74°F (23°C)	1.8 in
September	68°F (20°C)	3.2 in
October	60°F (16°C)	4.4 in
November	52°F (11°C)	6.3 in	Wettest
December	46°F (8°C)	5.6 in

Farka e Madhe has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (1.5").

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