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Weather & Climate in Qafëmal, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qafëmal experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 257 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 12.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,474 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 257 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,474 ft (754 m) |
| Area | 8.2 sq mi (21.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 188/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0933°N, 20.0906°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,805 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 | 137 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo | M5.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 96 km | 20 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 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.4 | 150 km | 16 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 40 km | 4 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 83 km | 14 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 83 km | 23 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 79 km | 21 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 116 km | 13 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 46 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2014 | 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania | M5.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2010 | 7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania | M4.9 | 103 km | 22 km |
| Jan 8, 2009 | 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia | M4.9 | 69 km | 18 km |
| Mar 23, 2004 | 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia | M4.8 | 136 km | 3 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 | 73 km |
| 1780 | BAY OF KOTOR | Earthquake | 1.7 m | — | 112 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 145 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 5.0 in |
Qafëmal has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 32°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (2.0").