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Weather & Climate in Rajcë, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rajcë experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 270 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 36.4 inches. The area receives 3.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,264 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,264 ft (690 m) |
| Area | 27.5 sq mi (71.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 306/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0903°N, 20.5764°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,993 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 | 141 km | 14 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 145 km | 13 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 53 km | 14 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 92 km | 20 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 75 km | 13 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 | 46 km | 3 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 34 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 | 112 km | 11 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 142 km | 13 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 142 km | 19 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 128 km | 22 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 122 km | 25 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece | M5.2 | 149 km | 14 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 64 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 15 km SE of Grevená, Greece | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 96 km | 14 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 | - | - | 28 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 60 | 133 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 125 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.2 in |
Rajcë has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 34°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (1.7").