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Weather & Climate in Hotolisht, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hotolisht experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 265 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 39.4 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,152 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,152 ft (656 m) |
| Area | 106.6 sq mi (276.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 54/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1567°N, 20.3972°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,605 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 | 67 km | 14 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 75 km | 20 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 91 km | 13 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 36 km | 3 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 122 km | 11 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 145 km | 4 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 144 km | 22 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 150 km | 13 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 121 km | 25 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 134 km | 23 km |
| Aug 5, 1996 | 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania | M5.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 131 km | 13 km |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania | M5.1 | 120 km | 53 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 79 km | 14 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 | 144 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 44 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 60 | 127 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 77 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 4.6 in |
Hotolisht has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 33°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.8").