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Weather & Climate in Pukë, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pukë experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,621 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (1°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 51.5°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 249 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,621 ft (799 m) |
| Area | 8.2 sq mi (21.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 789/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0444°N, 19.8997°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,804 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 | 144 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo | M5.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 84 km | 20 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 74 km | 3 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.4 | 142 km | 16 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 39 km | 4 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 131 km | 13 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 71 km | 14 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 66 km | 23 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 64 km | 21 km |
| May 19, 2014 | 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania | M5.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2009 | 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia | M4.9 | 82 km | 18 km |
| Jul 9, 2010 | 7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania | M4.9 | 98 km | 22 km |
| Nov 30, 2000 | 9 km N of Rubik, Albania | M4.8 | 23 km | 14 km |
| Jan 19, 1997 | 9 km NNW of Roskovec, Albania | M4.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 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 | 57 km |
| 1780 | BAY OF KOTOR | Earthquake | 1.7 m | - | 99 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 148 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 89 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (1°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 4.2 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.3 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 5.6 in |
Pukë has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 35°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (1.9").