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Weather & Climate in Skënderbegas, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Skënderbegas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 314 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 52.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,709 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.8°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,709 ft (521 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7761°N, 20.2406°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,294 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 |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 92 km | 14 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 86 km | 20 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 113 km | 22 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 80 km | 3 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 97 km | 13 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 85 km | 11 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 111 km | 13 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece | M5.2 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 95 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 140 km | 19 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 127 km | 22 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 78 km | 25 km |
| Aug 5, 1996 | 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania | M5.1 | 83 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 15 km SE of Grevená, Greece | M5.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 1995 | 11 km E of Grevená, Greece | M5.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 49 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 143 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 60 | 89 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 82 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 85 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.9 in |
Skënderbegas has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 39°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (1.6").