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Gjinaj, Albania

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2,313 ft Elevation 705 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Gjinaj experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 284 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. The area receives 89.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average50.3°F
7% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,313 ft (705 m)
Area6.4 sq mi (16.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates42.1181°N, 20.4358°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.0"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 89.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.70"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,781 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 M5.8 122 km
Apr 24, 2002 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo M5.7 92 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 115 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 71 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 121 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 22 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 128 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 60 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 111 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 103 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 77 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 104 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 108 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 31 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 88 km
May 19, 2014 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania M5.0 138 km
Jan 8, 2009 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia M4.9 48 km
Jul 9, 2010 7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania M4.9 111 km
Apr 8, 2017 8 km NE of Rrëshen, Albania M4.8 53 km
Jan 12, 1997 3 km WNW of Lushnjë, Albania M4.8 144 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 131 101 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m 138 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 139 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.1 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.1 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.1 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
November 42°F (5°C) 4.7 in Wettest
December 35°F (1°C) 4.3 in

Gjinaj has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 31°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (2.0").

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