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Weather & Climate in Gegë, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gegë enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 314 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 52.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 397 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 397 ft (121 m) |
| Area | 21.6 sq mi (55.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 73/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8369°N, 19.9261°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,653 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 | 113 km | 14 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 65 km | 20 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 123 km | 13 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 130 km | 22 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 82 km | 3 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 104 km | 11 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 76 km | 25 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 127 km | 13 km |
| Aug 5, 1996 | 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania | M5.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania | M5.1 | 93 km | 53 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 136 km | 23 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 77 km | 14 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 6 km S of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2014 | 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania | M5.0 | 12 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 74 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 149 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 60 | 74 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 66 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 63 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in |
Gegë has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (1.4").