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Weather & Climate in Brataj, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Brataj experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 250 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 843 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Area | 97.6 sq mi (252.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 29/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2678°N, 19.6692°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,947 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Aug 14, 2003 | 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece | M6.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2020 | 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.6 | 134 km | 32 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 120 km | 20 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 98 km | 22 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 148 km | 3 km |
| Jun 29, 2007 | 10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece | M5.4 | 122 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 86 km | 11 km |
| Jun 13, 1993 | 11 km NE of Párga, Greece | M5.3 | 123 km | 20 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 93 km | 13 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 17 km | 25 km |
| Aug 5, 1996 | 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania | M5.1 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 134 km | 14 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania | M5.1 | 66 km | 53 km |
| Aug 4, 1990 | 4 km NE of Párga, Greece | M5.0 | 125 km | 37 km |
| Aug 20, 1996 | 10 km W of Kónitsa, Greece | M5.0 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 1992 | 33 km WSW of Gáïos, Greece | M5.0 | 126 km | 36 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2003 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 147 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 119 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 90 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 60 | 23 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 27 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 5.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 6.7 in |
Brataj has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 40°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (1.1").