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Weather & Climate in Derjan, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Derjan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 307 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 66.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 44.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,565 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,565 ft (477 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6736°N, 20.0583°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,939 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 | 109 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo | M5.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 58 km | 20 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 35 km | 3 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 146 km | 13 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 82 km | 4 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 49 km | 14 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 82 km | 23 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 92 km | 21 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 124 km | 13 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania | M5.0 | 115 km | 68 km |
| May 19, 2014 | 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania | M5.0 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania | M5.0 | 135 km | 10 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 | 85 km |
| 1780 | BAY OF KOTOR | Earthquake | 1.7 m | — | 132 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 106 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 62 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.5 in |
Derjan has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 31°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (1.8").