Mollas, Albania

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3,179 ft Elevation 969 meters

49°F Avg Temperature 9°C

Mollas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. The area receives 69.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 65°F Jul (19°C)

Annual Average	48.7°F
	10% below US avg
January Average	28°F (-2°C)
July Average	65°F (19°C)
Sunny Days	297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,179 ft (969 m)
Area	1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	40.4256°N, 20.6744°W
Timezone	Europe/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.2"

27% above US avg

Snowfall 69.9"

Wettest Month (Nov) 4.30"

Driest Month (Jun) 1.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4,102 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	92 km
Mar 3, 2021	9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece	M6.3	148 km
Aug 14, 2003	8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece	M6.3	141 km
Mar 4, 2021	11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece	M5.8	142 km
Sep 1, 1994	4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia	M5.8	95 km
Mar 21, 2020	14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece	M5.7	119 km
Jun 16, 1990	6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece	M5.6	130 km
Mar 12, 2021	8 km W of Elassóna, Greece	M5.6	134 km
Sep 21, 2019	3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania	M5.6	140 km
Oct 15, 2016	7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece	M5.5	69 km
Mar 4, 2021	7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece	M5.5	126 km
Jan 9, 2022	5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece	M5.5	75 km
Sep 6, 2009	12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia	M5.5	120 km
Jun 29, 2007	10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece	M5.4	133 km
May 16, 1997	10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania	M5.4	82 km
Jul 26, 1996	Greece-Albania border region	M5.3	38 km
Jun 13, 1993	11 km NE of Párga, Greece	M5.3	119 km
Oct 16, 2016	8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece	M5.2	68 km
Jul 17, 1995	7 km S of Siátista, Greece	M5.2	77 km
May 17, 1995	17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece	M5.2	89 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	—	141 km
1911	OCHRIDA LAKE	Earthquake	—	—	54 km
1883	IONIAN ISLANDS	Earthquake	—	—	118 km
1866	ALBANIAN COASTS	Earthquake	—	60	109 km
1866	BAY OF VLORE	Earthquake	—	—	108 km
1270	IONIAN SEA	Earthquake	—	—	139 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	28°F (-2°C)	3.3 in	Coldest
February	34°F (1°C)	3.0 in
March	39°F (4°C)	2.9 in
April	46°F (8°C)	3.1 in
May	54°F (12°C)	2.8 in
June	61°F (16°C)	1.6 in	Driest
July	65°F (19°C)	1.7 in	Warmest
August	65°F (18°C)	1.8 in
September	59°F (15°C)	2.2 in
October	50°F (10°C)	4.1 in
November	41°F (5°C)	4.3 in	Wettest
December	40°F (4°C)	3.8 in

Mollas has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 28°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.3") and June the driest (1.6").

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