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Weather & Climate in Fushëkuqe, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Fushëkuqe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 74°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 -3 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 57.0°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | -3 ft (-1 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6503°N, 19.6200°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,792 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 | 141 km | 14 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 36 km | 20 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 67 km | 3 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 84 km | 4 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 50 km | 23 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 21 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 67 km | 21 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania | M5.0 | 126 km | 68 km |
| May 19, 2014 | 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania | M5.0 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2010 | 7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania | M4.9 | 64 km | 22 km |
| Jan 8, 2009 | 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia | M4.9 | 102 km | 18 km |
| May 19, 2018 | 17 km W of Memaliaj, Albania | M4.9 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 2 km NNW of Korçë, Albania | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Apr 26, 1990 | 4 km SSE of Peqin, Albania | M4.8 | 72 km | 39 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 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 | 60 km |
| 1780 | BAY OF KOTOR | Earthquake | 1.7 m | — | 107 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | — | — | 140 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 40 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 5.3 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 6.1 in |
Fushëkuqe has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 43°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.9") and July the driest (1.6").