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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. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. 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 Average51.2°F
5% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation735 ft (224 m)
Area8.2 sq mi (21.3 km²)
Population Density310/sq mi
Coordinates42.3264°N, 20.0764°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.2"
16% above US avg
Snowfall 7.8"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.67"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.05"

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").

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