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Weather & Climate in Rrëshen, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Rrëshen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 308 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.7°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 308 ft (94 m) |
| Area | 83.6 sq mi (216.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 81/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7675°N, 19.8756°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,840 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 | 128 km | 14 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 56 km | 20 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 53 km | 3 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 69 km | 4 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 136 km | 13 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 43 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 74 km | 21 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 64 km | 23 km |
| May 19, 2014 | 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania | M5.0 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania | M5.0 | 129 km | 68 km |
| Jul 9, 2010 | 7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania | M4.9 | 68 km | 22 km |
| Jan 8, 2009 | 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia | M4.9 | 79 km | 18 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 2 km NNW of Korçë, Albania | M4.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 2000 | 9 km N of Rubik, Albania | M4.8 | 13 km | 14 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 | 66 km |
| 1780 | BAY OF KOTOR | Earthquake | 1.7 m | — | 113 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 124 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 61 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 5.2 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 6.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 6.1 in |
Rrëshen has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 40°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.7") and July the driest (1.7").