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Gjegjan, Albania

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1,211 ft Elevation 369 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Gjegjan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.5 inches. The area receives 18.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average51.0°F
6% below US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,211 ft (369 m)
Area8.2 sq mi (21.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates41.9378°N, 20.0111°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 86.5"
128% above US avg
Snowfall 18.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.90"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,840 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 M5.8 130 km
Apr 24, 2002 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo M5.7 132 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 78 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 60 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 100 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 31 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 53 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 136 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 65 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 122 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 74 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 76 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 81 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 44 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 66 km
Apr 7, 2004 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania M5.0 145 km
May 19, 2014 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania M5.0 111 km
Jul 9, 2010 7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania M4.9 85 km
Jan 8, 2009 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia M4.9 69 km
Apr 26, 1990 4 km SSE of Peqin, Albania M4.8 105 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 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 69 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m 112 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 133 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.6 in
February 36°F (2°C) 4.1 in Coldest
March 42°F (5°C) 3.9 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.8 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.4 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.2 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
October 53°F (11°C) 4.6 in
November 44°F (6°C) 5.9 in Wettest
December 38°F (3°C) 5.4 in

Gjegjan has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 36°F in February to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (1.9").

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