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Weather & Climate in Bajram Curri, Albania

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Bajram Curri experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.3 inches. The area receives 11.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,152 feet.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 63°F Jul (17°C)
Annual Average45.9°F
15% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average63°F (17°C)
Sunny Days257 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,152 ft (351 m)
Area8.2 sq mi (21.3 km²)
Population Density500/sq mi
Coordinates42.3573°N, 20.0768°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.3"
14% above US avg
Snowfall 11.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.12"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,697 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.

Apr 24, 2002 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo M5.7 114 km 10 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 122 km 20 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 101 km 3 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 132 km 16 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 146 km 10 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 55 km 10 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 22 km 4 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 108 km 14 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 123 km 13 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 68 km 10 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 38 km 10 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 94 km 23 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 109 km 10 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 82 km 21 km
Jul 9, 2010 7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania M4.9 132 km 22 km
Jan 8, 2009 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia M4.9 88 km 18 km
Nov 30, 2000 9 km N of Rubik, Albania M4.8 61 km 14 km
Apr 8, 2017 8 km NE of Rrëshen, Albania M4.8 61 km 28 km
Mar 23, 2004 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia M4.8 108 km 3 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km SW of Shijak, Albania M4.8 124 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

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 77 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m 105 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 127 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 29°F (-2°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 3.4 in
March 36°F (2°C) 3.5 in
April 43°F (6°C) 3.7 in
May 53°F (12°C) 3.7 in
June 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
July 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
September 56°F (13°C) 3.6 in
October 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
November 39°F (4°C) 5.1 in Wettest
December 32°F (-0°C) 4.5 in

Bajram Curri has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 29°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.1") and July the driest (2.4").

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