Gjepalaj, Albania

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226 ft Elevation 69 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 16°C

Gjepalaj enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	60.0°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	49°F (9°C)
July Average	76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	226 ft (69 m)
Area	1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	41.3331°N, 19.5781°W
Timezone	Europe/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.3"

74% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 6.40"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,048 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	136 km
Sep 21, 2019	3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania	M5.6	4 km
Sep 6, 2009	12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia	M5.5	70 km
May 16, 1997	10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania	M5.4	59 km
Sep 30, 1998	17 km S of Kukës, Albania	M5.3	94 km
Jul 10, 2005	19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro	M5.2	119 km
Dec 24, 1993	8 km NE of Himarë, Albania	M5.2	132 km
Jun 1, 2019	12 km SW of Mborje, Albania	M5.2	130 km
Sep 1, 1994	8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia	M5.2	142 km
Aug 21, 2009	9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro	M5.1	73 km
Sep 21, 2019	12 km NW of Vorë, Albania	M5.1	15 km
Jan 28, 2020	12 km NW of Vorë, Albania	M5.1	15 km
Jan 4, 2018	9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro	M5.1	149 km
Dec 22, 1999	19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania	M5.1	98 km
Apr 24, 1990	3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro	M5.1	96 km
May 19, 2014	11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania	M5.0	51 km
Jun 1, 2019	6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania	M5.0	129 km
Apr 7, 2004	21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania	M5.0	100 km
May 19, 2018	17 km W of Memaliaj, Albania	M4.9	114 km
Mar 23, 2023	14 km NNE of Ersekë, Albania	M4.9	136 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	90 km
1780	BAY OF KOTOR	Earthquake	1.7 m	—	135 km
1911	OCHRIDA LAKE	Earthquake	—	—	113 km
1866	ALBANIAN COASTS	Earthquake	—	60	116 km
1866	BAY OF VLORE	Earthquake	—	—	105 km
1270	IONIAN SEA	Earthquake	—	—	8 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	49°F (9°C)	5.2 in
February	47°F (8°C)	4.4 in	Coldest
March	51°F (10°C)	4.3 in
April	57°F (14°C)	3.6 in
May	65°F (18°C)	2.7 in
June	72°F (22°C)	1.9 in
July	76°F (24°C)	1.2 in	Warmest, Driest
August	76°F (24°C)	1.6 in
September	70°F (21°C)	3.0 in
October	62°F (17°C)	4.6 in
November	54°F (12°C)	6.4 in	Wettest
December	48°F (9°C)	5.5 in

Gjepalaj has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 47°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.4") and July the driest (1.2").

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