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Weather & Climate in Mollaj, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mollaj experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 66°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 2,930 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.5°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,930 ft (893 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5603°N, 20.7403°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,949 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 | 93 km | 14 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 140 km | 13 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece | M5.8 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 79 km | 14 km |
| Mar 21, 2020 | 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece | M5.6 | 136 km | 7 km |
| Jun 16, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.6 | 146 km | 32 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 133 km | 20 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 107 km | 3 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 84 km | 22 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 62 km | 13 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece | M5.5 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2007 | 10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece | M5.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 54 km | 11 km |
| Jun 13, 1993 | 11 km NE of Párga, Greece | M5.3 | 135 km | 20 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 84 km | 13 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 90 km | 25 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 5 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 91 km | 19 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 | - | - | 38 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 134 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 60 | 117 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 115 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in |
Mollaj has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 28°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and June the driest (1.5").