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Rajcë, Albania

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8,421 Population 306/sq mi density
2,264 ft Elevation 690 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Rajcë experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average50.6°F
6% below US avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,264 ft (690 m)
Area27.5 sq mi (71.3 km²)
Population Density306/sq mi
Coordinates41.0903°N, 20.5764°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.4"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 3.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,993 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 M6.6 141 km
Dec 21, 1990 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece M6.1 145 km
Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 53 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 92 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 75 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 143 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 46 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 34 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 94 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 112 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 142 km
May 17, 1995 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece M5.2 142 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 128 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 57 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 122 km
May 15, 1995 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece M5.2 149 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 64 km
May 17, 1995 15 km SE of Grevená, Greece M5.1 148 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 96 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 96 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 28 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake 60 133 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake 125 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 93 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.1 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
May 56°F (14°C) 3.0 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
July 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in
November 43°F (6°C) 4.8 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 4.2 in

Rajcë has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 34°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.7").

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