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Weather & Climate in Krastë, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Krastë experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 17.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,648 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 45.5°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 258 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,648 ft (1,112 m) |
| Area | 19.1 sq mi (49.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 81/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.4228°N, 20.2050°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,170 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 | 87 km | 14 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 57 km | 20 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 17 km | 3 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 120 km | 13 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 144 km | 25 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 112 km | 4 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 119 km | 21 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 55 km | 14 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 125 km | 13 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 104 km | 23 km |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania | M5.1 | 150 km | 53 km |
| May 19, 2014 | 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania | M5.0 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania | M5.0 | 105 km | 10 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 | 112 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 77 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 60 | 142 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 132 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 60 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 58°F (14°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 5.1 in |
Krastë has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 30°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (1.9").