Ulëz, Albania

Full City Profile

1,229 Population 15/sq mi density

531 ft Elevation 162 meters

57°F Avg Temperature 14°C

Ulëz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)

Annual Average	56.7°F
	5% above US avg
January Average	40°F (4°C)
July Average	74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days	246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	531 ft (162 m)
Area	83.6 sq mi (216.6 km²)
Population Density	15/sq mi
Coordinates	41.6828°N, 19.8933°W
Timezone	Europe/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.7"

31% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 6.65"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,873 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	122 km
Sep 21, 2019	3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania	M5.6	49 km
Sep 6, 2009	12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia	M5.5	47 km
May 16, 1997	10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania	M5.4	74 km
Sep 30, 1998	17 km S of Kukës, Albania	M5.3	49 km
Jun 1, 2019	12 km SW of Mborje, Albania	M5.2	145 km
Jul 10, 2005	19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro	M5.2	79 km
Sep 1, 1994	8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia	M5.2	128 km
Aug 21, 2009	9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro	M5.1	68 km
Dec 22, 1999	19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania	M5.1	56 km
Jan 28, 2020	12 km NW of Vorë, Albania	M5.1	38 km
Apr 24, 1990	3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro	M5.1	80 km
Sep 21, 2019	12 km NW of Vorë, Albania	M5.1	38 km
Jan 4, 2018	9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro	M5.1	109 km
Sep 11, 2016	3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia	M5.1	137 km
May 19, 2014	11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania	M5.0	82 km
Apr 7, 2004	21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania	M5.0	120 km
Jun 1, 2019	6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania	M5.0	143 km
Jan 8, 2009	3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia	M4.9	79 km
Jul 9, 2010	7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania	M4.9	58 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 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	—	121 km
1911	OCHRIDA LAKE	Earthquake	—	—	115 km
1866	BAY OF VLORE	Earthquake	—	—	149 km
1270	IONIAN SEA	Earthquake	—	—	54 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	40°F (4°C)	5.3 in	Coldest
February	42°F (6°C)	4.7 in
March	48°F (9°C)	4.4 in
April	54°F (12°C)	4.2 in
May	63°F (17°C)	3.4 in
June	70°F (21°C)	2.2 in
July	74°F (23°C)	1.7 in	Warmest, Driest
August	74°F (23°C)	2.1 in
September	67°F (19°C)	3.9 in
October	58°F (15°C)	5.2 in
November	49°F (9°C)	6.7 in	Wettest
December	43°F (6°C)	6.1 in

Ulëz has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 40°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.7") and July the driest (1.7").

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