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. 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) |
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°E |
| 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").