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Weather & Climate in Zhepë, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zhepë experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 262 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 41.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,628 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,628 ft (801 m) |
| Area | 299.2 sq mi (775.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6778°N, 20.2869°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,569 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 | 133 km | 14 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 95 km | 14 km |
| Mar 21, 2020 | 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 97 km | 20 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 95 km | 13 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 102 km | 22 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 90 km | 3 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 73 km | 11 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 1993 | 11 km NE of Párga, Greece | M5.3 | 147 km | 20 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 118 km | 22 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 131 km | 19 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece | M5.2 | 136 km | 14 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 70 km | 25 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 99 km | 13 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 1996 | 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania | M5.1 | 71 km | 10 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 | — | — | 50 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 133 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 60 | 86 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | — | — | 81 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 96 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 4.3 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.0 in |
Zhepë has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 38°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (1.6").