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Qukës-Shkumbin, Albania

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650 Population 6/sq mi density
1,716 ft Elevation 523 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Qukës-Shkumbin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,716 ft (523 m)
Area106.6 sq mi (276.0 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates41.0933°N, 20.4478°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.4"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 7.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.16"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,803 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 27, 2025.

May 13, 1995 10 km W of Aianí, Greece M6.6 149 km
Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 63 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 81 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 44 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 144 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 85 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 24 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 93 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 114 km
May 17, 1995 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece M5.2 149 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 136 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 67 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 117 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 143 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 68 km
Apr 9, 2001 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania M5.1 113 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 142 km
Aug 5, 1996 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania M5.1 112 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 134 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake - - 37 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake - 60 125 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake - - 117 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (1°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.6 in
March 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.2 in
June 62°F (16°C) 2.0 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.6 in
October 51°F (10°C) 4.0 in
November 42°F (6°C) 5.2 in Wettest
December 38°F (4°C) 4.6 in

Qukës-Shkumbin has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 33°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.8").

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