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Weather & Climate in Peshkopi, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Peshkopi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 263 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 40.3 inches. The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,165 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 48.9°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,165 ft (660 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 20,718/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.6850°N, 20.4286°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,003 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 | 85 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo | M5.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 84 km | 20 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 125 km | 13 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 23 km | 3 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 93 km | 4 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 111 km | 23 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 118 km | 21 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 95 km | 13 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 77 km | 14 km |
| May 19, 2014 | 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania | M5.0 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania | M5.0 | 113 km | 68 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania | M5.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 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 | 111 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 93 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 88 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (1°C) | 4.7 in |
Peshkopi has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 31°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.9").