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Golaj, Albania

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1,627 ft Elevation 496 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 11°C
Golaj experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 69°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) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average51.1°F
5% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,627 ft (496 m)
Area35.9 sq mi (93.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates42.2475°N, 20.3803°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

1,718 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
Apr 24, 2002 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo M5.7 92 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 123 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 85 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 134 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 36 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 142 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 49 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 111 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 112 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 47 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 104 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 63 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 111 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 95 km
Jan 8, 2009 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia M4.9 62 km
Jul 9, 2010 7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania M4.9 123 km
Jul 3, 2017 8 km NW of Jankovec, North Macedonia M4.8 130 km
Nov 30, 2000 9 km N of Rubik, Albania M4.8 66 km
Mar 31, 1992 2 km SW of Resen, North Macedonia M4.8 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 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 98 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m 131 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 128 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 35°F (2°C) 3.1 in
March 42°F (6°C) 3.1 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.1 in
June 65°F (19°C) 2.3 in
July 69°F (21°C) 2.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (20°C) 2.1 in
September 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
October 53°F (11°C) 3.7 in
November 42°F (6°C) 4.7 in Wettest
December 35°F (2°C) 4.3 in

Golaj has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 31°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (2.0").

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