Weather & Climate in Bujan, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bujan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.2 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 735 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 735 ft (224 m) |
| Area | 8.2 sq mi (21.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 310/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3264°N, 20.0764°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,728 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 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 119 km | 20 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 97 km | 3 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.4 | 133 km | 16 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 23 km | 4 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 122 km | 13 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 92 km | 23 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 81 km | 21 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 105 km | 14 km |
| Jan 8, 2009 | 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia | M4.9 | 86 km | 18 km |
| Jul 9, 2010 | 7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania | M4.9 | 129 km | 22 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km SW of Shijak, Albania | M4.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Apr 8, 2017 | 8 km NE of Rrëshen, Albania | M4.8 | 58 km | 28 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 4 km SSE of Peqin, Albania | M4.8 | 148 km | 39 km |
| Jul 3, 2017 | 8 km NW of Jankovec, North Macedonia | M4.8 | 148 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 | 76 km |
| 1780 | BAY OF KOTOR | Earthquake | 1.7 m | - | 105 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 5.0 in |
Bujan has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 33°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (2.1").