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Weather & Climate in Velipojë, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Velipojë enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 295 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 81.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 49.0 sq mi (126.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.8783°N, 19.4056°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,649 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 | 61 km | 20 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 93 km | 3 km |
| Mar 14, 2024 | 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina | M5.4 | 133 km | 16 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 66 km | 4 km |
| Sep 28, 1995 | 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia | M5.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 36 km | 21 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 47 km | 14 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 24 km | 23 km |
| May 19, 2014 | 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania | M5.0 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jan 8, 2009 | 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia | M4.9 | 118 km | 18 km |
| Jul 9, 2010 | 7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania | M4.9 | 95 km | 22 km |
| Jan 19, 1997 | 9 km NNW of Roskovec, Albania | M4.8 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km SW of Shijak, Albania | M4.8 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Nov 30, 2000 | 9 km N of Rubik, Albania | M4.8 | 31 km | 14 km |
| Jan 12, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Lushnjë, Albania | M4.8 | 105 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 | 29 km |
| 1780 | BAY OF KOTOR | Earthquake | 1.7 m | — | 77 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 65 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 6.6 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 5.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 2.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 69°F (21°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 7.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 7.4 in |
Velipojë has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 45°F in February to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 59.9 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.3") and July the driest (1.5").