Sukë, Albania

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850 ft Elevation 259 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Sukë enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 309 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)

Annual Average	56.3°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	42°F (5°C)
July Average	75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days	309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	850 ft (259 m)
Area	28.1 sq mi (72.7 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	40.3753°N, 20.1547°W
Timezone	Europe/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"

23% above US avg

Snowfall 6.6"

Wettest Month (Nov) 6.30"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,898 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	133 km
Aug 14, 2003	8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece	M6.3	141 km
Sep 1, 1994	4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia	M5.8	126 km
Mar 21, 2020	14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece	M5.7	121 km
Jun 16, 1990	6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece	M5.6	128 km
Sep 21, 2019	3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania	M5.6	119 km
Sep 6, 2009	12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia	M5.5	125 km
Jan 9, 2022	5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece	M5.5	116 km
Oct 15, 2016	7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece	M5.5	76 km
Jun 29, 2007	10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece	M5.4	124 km
May 16, 1997	10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania	M5.4	75 km
Jun 13, 1993	11 km NE of Párga, Greece	M5.3	116 km
Jul 26, 1996	Greece-Albania border region	M5.3	54 km
Jul 17, 1995	7 km S of Siátista, Greece	M5.2	119 km
Jun 1, 2019	12 km SW of Mborje, Albania	M5.2	49 km
Oct 16, 2016	8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece	M5.2	72 km
Dec 24, 1993	8 km NE of Himarë, Albania	M5.2	38 km
May 15, 1995	18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece	M5.2	133 km
May 17, 1995	17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece	M5.2	129 km
Sep 1, 1994	8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia	M5.2	127 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	—	—	80 km
1883	IONIAN ISLANDS	Earthquake	—	—	98 km
1866	ALBANIAN COASTS	Earthquake	—	60	65 km
1866	BAY OF VLORE	Earthquake	—	—	64 km
1270	IONIAN SEA	Earthquake	—	—	117 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	42°F (5°C)	5.2 in
February	38°F (3°C)	4.6 in	Coldest
March	42°F (5°C)	3.9 in
April	49°F (9°C)	3.7 in
May	57°F (14°C)	3.2 in
June	64°F (18°C)	1.7 in
July	75°F (24°C)	1.5 in	Warmest, Driest
August	68°F (20°C)	1.7 in
September	62°F (17°C)	2.7 in
October	53°F (12°C)	4.8 in
November	45°F (7°C)	6.3 in	Wettest
December	42°F (6°C)	5.9 in

Sukë has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 38°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (1.5").

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