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Weather & Climate in Bicaj, Albania

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

Bicaj experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 284 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 44.0 inches. The area receives 89.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,522 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,522 ft (464 m)
Area6.4 sq mi (16.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates41.9947°N, 20.4125°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.0"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 89.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,847 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 M5.8 111 km 14 km
Apr 24, 2002 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo M5.7 100 km 10 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 104 km 20 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 57 km 3 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 107 km 10 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 8 km 10 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 117 km 10 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 66 km 4 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 87 km 10 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 107 km 21 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 94 km 10 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 107 km 23 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 19 km 10 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 93 km 14 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 89 km 13 km
Apr 7, 2004 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania M5.0 148 km 68 km
May 19, 2014 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania M5.0 124 km 10 km
Jan 8, 2009 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia M4.9 41 km 18 km
Jul 9, 2010 7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania M4.9 97 km 22 km
Nov 30, 2000 9 km N of Rubik, Albania M4.8 54 km 14 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

4 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 131 100 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m 140 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 126 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 3.3 in
March 40°F (4°C) 3.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
July 67°F (20°C) 2.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in
September 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.7 in
November 41°F (5°C) 4.9 in Wettest
December 34°F (1°C) 4.4 in

Bicaj has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 31°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (2.0").

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