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Velçan, Albania

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3,356 ft Elevation 1,023 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Velçan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 22.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,356 ft (1,023 m)
Area12.2 sq mi (31.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates40.9547°N, 20.4622°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 22.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,214 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 M6.6 137 km
Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 67 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 89 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 79 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 129 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 59 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 27 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 99 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 108 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 70 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 104 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 52 km
May 17, 1995 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece M5.2 137 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 124 km
May 15, 1995 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece M5.2 144 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 127 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 99 km
Aug 5, 1996 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania M5.1 96 km
May 17, 1995 15 km SE of Grevená, Greece M5.1 142 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 145 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 29 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake 60 116 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake 109 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 89 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 3.8 in
February 35°F (2°C) 3.4 in Coldest
March 40°F (4°C) 3.3 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.1 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.9 in
July 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.8 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.4 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.9 in
November 43°F (6°C) 4.9 in Wettest
December 39°F (4°C) 4.4 in

Velçan has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 35°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (1.7").

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