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Weather & Climate in Zerqan, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zerqan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 265 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 39.4 inches. The area receives 7.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,379 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,379 ft (725 m) |
| Area | 46.8 sq mi (121.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 88/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5022°N, 20.3606°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,115 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 | 78 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo | M5.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 72 km | 20 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 114 km | 13 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 3 km | 3 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 109 km | 4 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 123 km | 21 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 112 km | 23 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 109 km | 13 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 68 km | 14 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 69 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2014 | 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania | M5.0 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania | M5.0 | 93 km | 68 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania | M5.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 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 | 116 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 76 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 147 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 75 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 42°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 58°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.7 in |
Zerqan has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 33°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.8").