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Weather & Climate in Qukës-Skënderbe, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qukës-Skënderbe experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 318 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 40.6 inches. The area receives 22.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 1,824 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,824 ft (556 m) |
| Area | 106.6 sq mi (276.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0839°N, 20.4381°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,817 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 | 64 km | 14 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 81 km | 20 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 143 km | 22 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 45 km | 3 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 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 113 km | 11 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 136 km | 22 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 116 km | 25 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 66 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 149 km | 19 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 142 km | 13 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 86 km | 14 km |
| Aug 5, 1996 | 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania | M5.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 135 km | 13 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 85 km | 10 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 | 124 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 82 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.4 in |
Qukës-Skënderbe has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 35°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (1.7").