Weather & Climate in Kurbnesh, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kurbnesh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,444 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,444 ft (745 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,504/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7797°N, 20.0836°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,913 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 | 114 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo | M5.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 67 km | 20 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 42 km | 3 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 71 km | 4 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 88 km | 21 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 57 km | 14 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 81 km | 23 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 119 km | 13 km |
| May 19, 2014 | 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania | M5.0 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania | M5.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania | M5.0 | 126 km | 68 km |
| Jan 8, 2009 | 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia | M4.9 | 62 km | 18 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 | 80 km |
| 1780 | BAY OF KOTOR | Earthquake | 1.7 m | - | 126 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 115 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 72 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (1°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 5.2 in |
Kurbnesh has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 34°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (1.9").