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Arrëz, Albania

Full City Profile

600 Population 235/sq mi density
3,734 ft Elevation 1,138 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Arrëz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 277 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.5 inches. The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.1°F
9% below US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,734 ft (1,138 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density235/sq mi
Coordinates40.5011°N, 20.8397°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.5"
15% below US avg
Snowfall 5.7"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.02"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

4,083 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 22, 2025.

May 13, 1995 10 km W of Aianí, Greece M6.6 82 km
Mar 3, 2021 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece M6.3 141 km
Dec 21, 1990 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece M6.1 135 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 134 km
Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 82 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 128 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 144 km
Mar 12, 2021 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece M5.6 126 km
Jun 16, 1990 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece M5.6 141 km
Mar 4, 2021 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece M5.5 119 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 59 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 79 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 116 km
Jun 29, 2007 10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece M5.4 146 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 83 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 49 km
Mar 3, 2021 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece M5.3 146 km
Jun 13, 1993 11 km NE of Párga, Greece M5.3 130 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 68 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 12 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 45 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 132 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake 60 124 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake 122 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.6 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.9 in
May 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
June 62°F (16°C) 1.6 in Driest
July 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.1 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
November 42°F (5°C) 4.0 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 3.4 in

Arrëz has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 32°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.0") and June the driest (1.6").

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