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Weather & Climate in Topojë, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Topojë enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 316 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 46.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.8°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 30.1 sq mi (78.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7631°N, 19.4328°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,121 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 | 64 km | 20 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 113 km | 3 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 148 km | 22 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 128 km | 11 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 144 km | 13 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 75 km | 25 km |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania | M5.1 | 112 km | 53 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 129 km | 23 km |
| Aug 5, 1996 | 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania | M5.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 79 km | 14 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania | M5.0 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1996 | 10 km W of Kónitsa, Greece | M5.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2014 | 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania | M5.0 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 10 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.0 | 148 km | 19 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania | M5.0 | 80 km | 68 km |
| May 12, 2014 | 17 km NNE of Konispol, Albania | M4.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2018 | 17 km W of Memaliaj, Albania | M4.9 | 57 km | 7 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 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 | 149 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 116 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 149 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 60 | 52 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | — | — | 41 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 60 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 2.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0 in |
Topojë has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 48°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (0.8").