Kavajë, Albania

Full City Profile

30,012 Population 188/sq mi density

62 ft Elevation 19 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 15°C

Kavajë enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	59.7°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	62 ft (19 m)
Area	159.9 sq mi (414.0 km²)
Population Density	188/sq mi
Coordinates	41.1856°N, 19.5569°W
Timezone	Europe/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"

10% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 6.06"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,105 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	137 km
Sep 21, 2019	3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania	M5.6	17 km
Sep 6, 2009	12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia	M5.5	77 km
May 16, 1997	10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania	M5.4	54 km
Sep 30, 1998	17 km S of Kukës, Albania	M5.3	108 km
Sep 1, 1994	8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia	M5.2	142 km
Dec 24, 1993	8 km NE of Himarë, Albania	M5.2	116 km
Jun 1, 2019	12 km SW of Mborje, Albania	M5.2	121 km
Jul 10, 2005	19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro	M5.2	136 km
Jan 28, 2020	12 km NW of Vorë, Albania	M5.1	31 km
Dec 22, 1999	19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania	M5.1	110 km
Sep 21, 2019	12 km NW of Vorë, Albania	M5.1	32 km
Aug 21, 2009	9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro	M5.1	87 km
Apr 9, 2001	13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania	M5.1	142 km
Apr 24, 1990	3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro	M5.1	111 km
Jun 1, 2019	6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania	M5.0	121 km
Apr 7, 2004	21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania	M5.0	90 km
May 19, 2014	11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania	M5.0	40 km
Mar 23, 2023	14 km NNE of Ersekë, Albania	M4.9	126 km
May 19, 2018	17 km W of Memaliaj, Albania	M4.9	98 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	105 km
1780	BAY OF KOTOR	Earthquake	1.7 m	—	149 km
1911	OCHRIDA LAKE	Earthquake	—	—	109 km
1866	ALBANIAN COASTS	Earthquake	—	60	99 km
1866	BAY OF VLORE	Earthquake	—	—	88 km
1270	IONIAN SEA	Earthquake	—	—	14 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	4.9 in	Coldest
February	47°F (8°C)	4.2 in
March	50°F (10°C)	4.1 in
April	56°F (13°C)	3.3 in
May	65°F (18°C)	2.7 in
June	71°F (22°C)	1.9 in
July	75°F (24°C)	1.2 in	Warmest, Driest
August	75°F (24°C)	1.5 in
September	69°F (21°C)	2.7 in
October	62°F (16°C)	4.2 in
November	54°F (12°C)	6.1 in	Wettest
December	48°F (9°C)	5.1 in

Kavajë has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 45°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (1.2").

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