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Weather & Climate in Kukës, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kukës experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 267 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 38.3 inches. The area receives 11.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,152 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,671/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0769°N, 20.4219°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,815 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 | 118 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo | M5.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 111 km | 20 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 66 km | 3 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 61 km | 4 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 88 km | 13 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 107 km | 21 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 109 km | 23 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 99 km | 14 km |
| May 19, 2014 | 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania | M5.0 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2010 | 7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania | M4.9 | 106 km | 22 km |
| Jan 8, 2009 | 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia | M4.9 | 46 km | 18 km |
| Nov 30, 2000 | 9 km N of Rubik, Albania | M4.8 | 58 km | 14 km |
| Apr 8, 2017 | 8 km NE of Rrëshen, Albania | M4.8 | 49 km | 28 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 | - | 138 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 135 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.3 in |
Kukës has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 33°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (2.0").