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Weather & Climate in Lekas, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lekas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 297 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 48.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 69.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,314 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.8°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,314 ft (1,010 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6022°N, 20.5125°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,857 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 | 112 km | 14 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 86 km | 14 km |
| Mar 21, 2020 | 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 116 km | 20 km |
| Jun 16, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.6 | 150 km | 32 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 78 km | 13 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 89 km | 22 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece | M5.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 99 km | 3 km |
| Jun 29, 2007 | 10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece | M5.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 59 km | 11 km |
| Jun 13, 1993 | 11 km NE of Párga, Greece | M5.3 | 138 km | 20 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 98 km | 22 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 18 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 110 km | 19 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 88 km | 13 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 77 km | 25 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 87 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 41 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 130 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 60 | 100 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 97 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.3 in |
Lekas has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 28°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and June the driest (1.6").