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Weather & Climate in Bubq, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bubq enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 313 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 66.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 58.9°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 17.9 sq mi (46.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4742°N, 19.6517°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,945 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 | 133 km | 14 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 18 km | 20 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 61 km | 3 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 147 km | 25 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 103 km | 4 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 85 km | 21 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 9 km | 14 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 64 km | 23 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 10 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2014 | 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania | M5.0 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania | M5.0 | 108 km | 68 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania | M5.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 14 km NNE of Ersekë, Albania | M4.9 | 143 km | 14 km |
| May 19, 2018 | 17 km W of Memaliaj, Albania | M4.9 | 129 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 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 | 78 km |
| 1780 | BAY OF KOTOR | Earthquake | 1.7 m | — | 125 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 115 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 60 | 132 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | — | — | 121 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 23 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 5.4 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 5.8 in |
Bubq has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 45°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.6") and July the driest (1.5").