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Weather & Climate in Zavalinë, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zavalinë experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 318 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 40.6 inches. The area receives 22.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,769 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.0°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,769 ft (844 m) |
| Area | 55.3 sq mi (143.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9808°N, 20.2808°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,855 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 80 km | 14 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 74 km | 20 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 95 km | 13 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 57 km | 3 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 134 km | 22 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 105 km | 11 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 100 km | 25 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 137 km | 22 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 132 km | 13 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania | M5.1 | 101 km | 53 km |
| Aug 5, 1996 | 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania | M5.1 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 140 km | 23 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 82 km | 14 km |
| May 19, 1995 | 11 km E of Grevená, Greece | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 82 km | 10 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 | - | - | 45 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 60 | 106 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 98 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (9°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 4.7 in |
Zavalinë has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 37°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.7").