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Weather & Climate in Leshnjë, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Leshnjë experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,602 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,602 ft (1,098 m) |
| Area | 299.2 sq mi (775.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5369°N, 20.3133°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,906 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 | 125 km | 14 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 103 km | 14 km |
| Mar 21, 2020 | 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 111 km | 20 km |
| Jun 16, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.6 | 143 km | 32 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 86 km | 22 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 97 km | 13 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 105 km | 3 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2007 | 10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece | M5.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 58 km | 11 km |
| Jun 13, 1993 | 11 km NE of Párga, Greece | M5.3 | 132 km | 20 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 122 km | 19 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 60 km | 25 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 84 km | 13 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 110 km | 22 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece | M5.2 | 127 km | 14 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 147 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 | — | — | 58 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 118 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 60 | 82 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | — | — | 79 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 109 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.2 in |
Leshnjë has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 35°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (1.6").