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Weather & Climate in Kalis, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kalis experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 284 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 44.0 inches. The area receives 89.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,500 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,500 ft (762 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8389°N, 20.3667°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,916 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 | 100 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo | M5.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 89 km | 20 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 40 km | 3 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 141 km | 13 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 76 km | 4 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 107 km | 21 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 80 km | 14 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 103 km | 23 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 95 km | 13 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania | M5.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania | M5.0 | 130 km | 68 km |
| May 19, 2014 | 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania | M5.0 | 107 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 | 100 km |
| 1780 | BAY OF KOTOR | Earthquake | 1.7 m | — | 144 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 111 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 94 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (0°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 4.8 in |
Kalis has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 31°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (2.0").