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Ballsh, Albania

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4,944 Population 12/sq mi density
676 ft Elevation 206 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Ballsh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 262 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average58.2°F
8% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation676 ft (206 m)
Area410.8 sq mi (1,064.0 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates40.5989°N, 19.7347°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.1"
8% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.10"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,680 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 22, 2025.

Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 139 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 84 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 142 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 113 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 117 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 62 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 97 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 82 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 113 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 50 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 142 km
Apr 9, 2001 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania M5.1 81 km
Aug 5, 1996 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania M5.1 95 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 98 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 98 km
Apr 7, 2004 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania M5.0 55 km
Oct 16, 2016 10 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.0 117 km
Aug 20, 1996 10 km W of Kónitsa, Greece M5.0 98 km
May 19, 2014 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania M5.0 41 km
Jun 1, 2019 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania M5.0 85 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 96 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 124 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake 60 44 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake 36 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 80 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.3 in
March 49°F (9°C) 3.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 2.9 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in
July 74°F (23°C) 1.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in
October 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in
November 52°F (11°C) 6.1 in Wettest
December 47°F (8°C) 5.4 in

Ballsh has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 44°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (1.0").

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