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Weather & Climate in Peqin, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Peqin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°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 52.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 171 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 171 ft (52 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 59,214/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0461°N, 19.7511°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,262 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 | 122 km | 14 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 37 km | 20 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 140 km | 13 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 72 km | 3 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 132 km | 11 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 99 km | 25 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 149 km | 4 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 50 km | 14 km |
| Aug 5, 1996 | 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania | M5.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 131 km | 21 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania | M5.1 | 121 km | 53 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 108 km | 23 km |
| Aug 20, 1996 | 10 km W of Kónitsa, Greece | M5.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania | M5.0 | 67 km | 68 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 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 | 125 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 90 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 60 | 88 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 78 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 35 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 1.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 5.0 in |
Peqin has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (1.4").