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Weather & Climate in Gjepalaj, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gjepalaj enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 76°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 226 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 60.0°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.3331°N, 19.5781°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,048 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 | 136 km | 14 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 4 km | 20 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 70 km | 3 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 119 km | 4 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 132 km | 25 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 73 km | 23 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 15 km | 14 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 96 km | 21 km |
| May 19, 2014 | 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania | M5.0 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania | M5.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania | M5.0 | 100 km | 68 km |
| May 19, 2018 | 17 km W of Memaliaj, Albania | M4.9 | 114 km | 7 km |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 14 km NNE of Ersekë, Albania | M4.9 | 136 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 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 | 90 km |
| 1780 | BAY OF KOTOR | Earthquake | 1.7 m | — | 135 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 113 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 60 | 116 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | — | — | 105 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 8 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.6 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.5 in |
Gjepalaj has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 47°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.4") and July the driest (1.2").