Weather & Climate in Stravaj, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Stravaj experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. The area receives 7.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,392 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,392 ft (729 m) |
| Area | 12.2 sq mi (31.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 198/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0053°N, 20.4231°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,038 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 | 144 km | 14 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 68 km | 14 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 83 km | 20 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 135 km | 22 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 53 km | 3 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 84 km | 13 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 105 km | 11 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 58 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 143 km | 19 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 133 km | 13 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 130 km | 22 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece | M5.2 | 150 km | 14 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 107 km | 25 km |
| Aug 5, 1996 | 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania | M5.1 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 147 km | 23 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 | - | - | 34 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 60 | 117 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 109 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 84 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 4.6 in |
Stravaj has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 33°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.8").