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. 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) |
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°E |
| 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").