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Qafëmal, Albania

Full City Profile

1,548 Population 188/sq mi density
2,474 ft Elevation 754 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
Qafëmal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 12.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,474 ft (754 m)
Area8.2 sq mi (21.3 km²)
Population Density188/sq mi
Coordinates42.0933°N, 20.0906°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 12.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.59"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.01"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,805 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
Apr 24, 2002 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo M5.7 119 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 96 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 72 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 116 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 150 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 31 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 40 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 143 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 83 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 83 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 66 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 79 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 84 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 116 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 46 km
May 19, 2014 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania M5.0 129 km
Jul 9, 2010 7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania M4.9 103 km
Jan 8, 2009 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia M4.9 69 km
Mar 23, 2004 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia M4.8 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 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 73 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m 112 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 145 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 3.7 in
March 40°F (4°C) 3.7 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.6 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.4 in
October 51°F (10°C) 4.3 in
November 41°F (5°C) 5.6 in Wettest
December 35°F (2°C) 5.0 in

Qafëmal has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 32°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (2.0").

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