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Weather & Climate in Kukur, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kukur experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 318 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 40.6 inches. The area receives 22.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,615 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 52.7°F |
| 2% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,615 ft (797 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8678°N, 20.3636°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,266 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| May 13, 1995 | 10 km W of Aianí, Greece | M6.6 | 138 km | 14 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 78 km | 14 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 87 km | 20 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 87 km | 13 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 68 km | 3 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 120 km | 22 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 91 km | 11 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 92 km | 25 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 48 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 137 km | 19 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece | M5.2 | 143 km | 14 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 124 km | 22 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 118 km | 13 km |
| May 19, 1995 | 11 km E of Grevená, Greece | M5.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania | M5.1 | 87 km | 53 km |
| Aug 5, 1996 | 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania | M5.1 | 89 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 15 km SE of Grevená, Greece | M5.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 37 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 60 | 103 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | — | — | 97 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 87 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.6 in |
Kukur has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 36°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.7").