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Weather & Climate in Shkodër, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shkodër enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 336.9 sq mi (872.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 284/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0683°N, 19.5126°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,666 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| 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 | 98 km | 3 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.4 | 119 km | 16 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Sep 28, 1995 | 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia | M5.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 43 km | 4 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 32 km | 21 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 67 km | 14 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 37 km | 23 km |
| May 19, 2014 | 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania | M5.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jul 9, 2010 | 7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania | M4.9 | 109 km | 22 km |
| Jan 8, 2009 | 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia | M4.9 | 113 km | 18 km |
| Jan 19, 1997 | 9 km NNW of Roskovec, Albania | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km SW of Shijak, Albania | M4.8 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2004 | 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia | M4.8 | 137 km | 3 km |
| Nov 30, 2000 | 9 km N of Rubik, Albania | M4.8 | 33 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 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 | 25 km |
| 1780 | BAY OF KOTOR | Earthquake | 1.7 m | - | 69 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 6.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 5.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 2.5 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 5.7 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 7.8 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 7.8 in |
Shkodër has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 41°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 63.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.8") and July the driest (1.6").