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Weather & Climate in Shupenzë, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shupenzë experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 265 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 39.4 inches. The area receives 7.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,637 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,637 ft (499 m) |
| Area | 46.8 sq mi (121.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 118/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5300°N, 20.4236°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,117 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 | 75 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo | M5.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 78 km | 20 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 6 km | 3 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 113 km | 13 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 108 km | 4 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 126 km | 21 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 115 km | 23 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 74 km | 14 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 103 km | 13 km |
| May 19, 2014 | 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania | M5.0 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania | M5.0 | 96 km | 68 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania | M5.0 | 110 km | 10 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 | 119 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 77 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 81 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.7 in |
Shupenzë has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 33°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.8").