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. 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) |
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°E |
| 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").