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Weather & Climate in Lukovë, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Lukovë enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 314 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 82.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 751 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.9°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 751 ft (229 m) |
| Area | 22.8 sq mi (58.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.9922°N, 19.9139°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,442 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Aug 14, 2003 | 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece | M6.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2020 | 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.7 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.6 | 97 km | 32 km |
| May 26, 2000 | 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece | M5.6 | 134 km | 0 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 66 km | 22 km |
| Aug 14, 2003 | 11 km W of Lefkáda, Greece | M5.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 16 km SW of Néos Oropós, Greece | M5.4 | 119 km | 8 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2007 | 10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece | M5.4 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1994 | 15 km W of Lefkáda, Greece | M5.4 | 137 km | 36 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 64 km | 11 km |
| Jun 13, 1993 | 11 km NE of Párga, Greece | M5.3 | 86 km | 20 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 61 km | 13 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 147 km | 19 km |
| Aug 14, 2003 | 10 km NW of Lefkáda, Greece | M5.2 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 89 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece | M5.2 | 148 km | 14 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 20 km | 25 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 139 km | 22 km |
| Aug 5, 1996 | 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania | M5.1 | 63 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2003 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 110 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 126 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 55 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 60 | 56 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 63 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 7.3 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 7.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 9.1 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 9.3 in | Wettest |
Lukovë has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 45°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.3") and July the driest (0.8").