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Laç, Albania

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12,854 Population 2,018/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Laç enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 247 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.6°F
5% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area6.4 sq mi (16.5 km²)
Population Density2,018/sq mi
Coordinates41.6356°N, 19.7131°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.1"
29% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.65"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,841 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 M5.8 134 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 37 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 59 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 75 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 65 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 149 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 140 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 84 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 23 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 115 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 72 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 57 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 73 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 24 km
Jun 1, 2019 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania M5.0 146 km
Apr 7, 2004 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania M5.0 121 km
May 19, 2014 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania M5.0 79 km
Jul 9, 2010 7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania M4.9 58 km
May 19, 2018 17 km W of Memaliaj, Albania M4.9 146 km
Jun 1, 2019 2 km NNW of Korçë, Albania M4.9 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 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 66 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m 114 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 122 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake 140 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 41 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 43°F (6°C) 4.7 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.5 in
April 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in
May 62°F (17°C) 3.3 in
June 69°F (20°C) 2.3 in
July 73°F (23°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 2.0 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.6 in
October 58°F (15°C) 5.0 in
November 50°F (10°C) 6.7 in Wettest
December 44°F (7°C) 5.9 in

Laç has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 41°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.7") and July the driest (1.6").

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