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Nicaj-Shosh, Albania

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2,546 ft Elevation 776 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Nicaj-Shosh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 86.5 inches. The area receives 18.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,546 ft (776 m)
Area8.2 sq mi (21.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates42.2444°N, 19.7581°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 86.5"
128% above US avg
Snowfall 18.4"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,713 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 27, 2025.

Apr 24, 2002 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo M5.7 142 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 103 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 99 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 137 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 118 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 63 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 17 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 138 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 65 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 145 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 89 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 47 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 53 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 78 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 88 km
May 19, 2014 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania M5.0 145 km
Jan 8, 2009 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia M4.9 101 km
Jul 9, 2010 7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania M4.9 122 km
Apr 26, 1990 4 km SSE of Peqin, Albania M4.8 137 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km SW of Shijak, Albania M4.8 104 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 48 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m 81 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 107 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.3 in
February 34°F (1°C) 3.9 in Coldest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.8 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
July 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
October 51°F (11°C) 4.6 in
November 42°F (5°C) 5.8 in Wettest
December 35°F (2°C) 5.1 in

Nicaj-Shosh has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 34°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (2.1").

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