Memaliaj, Albania

Full City Profile

4,951 Population 8,841/sq mi density

377 ft Elevation 115 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Memaliaj enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 309 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	56.4°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	42°F (5°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	377 ft (115 m)
Area	0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density	8,841/sq mi
Coordinates	40.3517°N, 19.9803°W
Timezone	Europe/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"

23% above US avg

Snowfall 6.6"

Wettest Month (Nov) 7.24"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,626 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 22, 2025.

May 13, 1995	10 km W of Aianí, Greece	M6.6	147 km
Aug 14, 2003	8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece	M6.3	143 km
Sep 1, 1994	4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia	M5.8	138 km
Mar 21, 2020	14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece	M5.7	124 km
Jun 16, 1990	6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece	M5.6	130 km
Sep 21, 2019	3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania	M5.6	116 km
Sep 6, 2009	12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia	M5.5	130 km
Oct 15, 2016	7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece	M5.5	83 km
Jan 9, 2022	5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece	M5.5	130 km
May 16, 1997	10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania	M5.4	79 km
Jun 29, 2007	10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece	M5.4	123 km
Jun 13, 1993	11 km NE of Párga, Greece	M5.3	118 km
Jul 26, 1996	Greece-Albania border region	M5.3	65 km
May 15, 1995	18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece	M5.2	147 km
May 17, 1995	17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece	M5.2	143 km
Sep 1, 1994	8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia	M5.2	139 km
Jul 17, 1995	7 km S of Siátista, Greece	M5.2	133 km
Jun 1, 2019	12 km SW of Mborje, Albania	M5.2	64 km
Oct 16, 2016	8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece	M5.2	79 km
Dec 24, 1993	8 km NE of Himarë, Albania	M5.2	26 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year	Location	Cause	Max Wave	Deaths	Distance
2003	IONIAN SEA	Earthquake	0.5 m	—	143 km
1911	OCHRIDA LAKE	Earthquake	—	—	92 km
1883	IONIAN ISLANDS	Earthquake	—	—	95 km
1866	ALBANIAN COASTS	Earthquake	—	60	50 km
1866	BAY OF VLORE	Earthquake	—	—	49 km
1270	IONIAN SEA	Earthquake	—	—	113 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (5°C)	6.1 in	Coldest
February	44°F (6°C)	5.4 in
March	47°F (8°C)	4.0 in
April	54°F (12°C)	3.5 in
May	61°F (16°C)	3.0 in
June	68°F (20°C)	1.5 in
July	75°F (24°C)	1.1 in	Warmest, Driest
August	73°F (23°C)	1.4 in
September	67°F (19°C)	2.8 in
October	58°F (15°C)	5.0 in
November	50°F (10°C)	7.2 in	Wettest
December	45°F (7°C)	6.9 in

Memaliaj has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (1.1").

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