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Weather & Climate in Topojan, Albania

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Topojan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 309 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 46.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,126 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average55.9°F
4% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,126 ft (648 m)
Area28.1 sq mi (72.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates40.3772°N, 20.2133°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 6.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,934 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.

May 13, 1995 10 km W of Aianí, Greece M6.6 128 km 14 km
Aug 14, 2003 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece M6.3 139 km 10 km
Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 122 km 14 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 119 km 10 km
Jun 16, 1990 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece M5.6 127 km 32 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 121 km 20 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 111 km 13 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 73 km 22 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 124 km 3 km
Jun 29, 2007 10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece M5.4 123 km 10 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 75 km 10 km
Jun 13, 1993 11 km NE of Párga, Greece M5.3 115 km 20 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 50 km 11 km
May 17, 1995 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece M5.2 124 km 19 km
May 15, 1995 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece M5.2 128 km 14 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 45 km 10 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 123 km 10 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 42 km 25 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 70 km 13 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 114 km 22 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2003 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 139 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 76 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 99 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake 60 70 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake 69 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 119 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 5.3 in
February 38°F (4°C) 4.8 in Coldest
March 42°F (6°C) 4.0 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.7 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.6 in
July 75°F (24°C) 1.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 1.7 in
September 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in
October 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in
November 45°F (7°C) 6.5 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 6.2 in

Topojan has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 38°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.5") and July the driest (1.4").

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