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Valbonë, Albania

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3,058 ft Elevation 932 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
Valbonë has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 82.8 inches. The area receives 249.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,058 ft (932 m)
Area8.2 sq mi (21.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates42.4514°N, 19.8917°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.8"
118% above US avg
Snowfall 249.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,593 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 27, 2025.

Apr 24, 2002 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo M5.7 129 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 127 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 115 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 113 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 72 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 143 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 10 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 86 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 140 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 23 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 72 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 114 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 88 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 113 km
Jan 8, 2009 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia M4.9 106 km
Jul 9, 2010 7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania M4.9 143 km
Apr 8, 2017 8 km NE of Rrëshen, Albania M4.8 71 km
Mar 23, 2004 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia M4.8 94 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km SW of Shijak, Albania M4.8 129 km
Nov 30, 2000 9 km N of Rubik, Albania M4.8 67 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 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 69 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m 90 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 3.3 in
March 35°F (2°C) 3.4 in
April 42°F (5°C) 3.6 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
November 37°F (3°C) 5.0 in Wettest
December 31°F (-1°C) 4.4 in

Valbonë has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 27°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (2.4").

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