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Weather & Climate in Ballagat, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ballagat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 587 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.4°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 587 ft (179 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9953°N, 19.7653°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,290 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 122 km | 14 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 43 km | 20 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 75 km | 3 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 138 km | 13 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 126 km | 11 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 93 km | 25 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 149 km | 13 km |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania | M5.1 | 115 km | 53 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 56 km | 14 km |
| Aug 5, 1996 | 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania | M5.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 114 km | 23 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 137 km | 21 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1996 | 10 km W of Kónitsa, Greece | M5.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2014 | 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania | M5.0 | 13 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 131 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 88 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 60 | 83 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | — | — | 73 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 41 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 4.9 in |
Ballagat has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in February to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (1.3").