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Weather & Climate in Voskopojë, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Voskopojë experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 297 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 48.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 69.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 3,934 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 50.3°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,934 ft (1,199 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 870/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6331°N, 20.5889°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,708 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 | 108 km | 14 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 150 km | 13 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 80 km | 14 km |
| Mar 21, 2020 | 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 119 km | 20 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece | M5.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 92 km | 22 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 96 km | 3 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 71 km | 13 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 1993 | 11 km NE of Párga, Greece | M5.3 | 142 km | 20 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 62 km | 11 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece | M5.2 | 112 km | 14 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 84 km | 25 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 94 km | 22 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 80 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 106 km | 19 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 91 km | 13 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 | — | — | 35 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 136 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 60 | 107 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | — | — | 104 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in |
Voskopojë has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 28°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 35.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (1.5").