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Weather & Climate in Qukës-Shkumbin, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qukës-Shkumbin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 265 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 39.4 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,716 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,716 ft (523 m) |
| Area | 106.6 sq mi (276.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0933°N, 20.4478°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,803 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| May 13, 1995 | 10 km W of Aianí, Greece | M6.6 | 149 km | 14 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 63 km | 14 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 81 km | 20 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 44 km | 3 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 144 km | 22 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 85 km | 13 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 114 km | 11 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 149 km | 19 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 136 km | 22 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 117 km | 25 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 143 km | 13 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania | M5.1 | 113 km | 53 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 142 km | 23 km |
| Aug 5, 1996 | 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania | M5.1 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 134 km | 13 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 87 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 37 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 60 | 125 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | — | — | 117 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 83 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 4.6 in |
Qukës-Shkumbin has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 33°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.8").