Belsh, Albania

Full City Profile

8,781 Population 1,501/sq mi density

712 ft Elevation 217 meters

62°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Belsh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)

Annual Average	61.7°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	48°F (9°C)
July Average	81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days	314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	712 ft (217 m)
Area	5.9 sq mi (15.2 km²)
Population Density	1,501/sq mi
Coordinates	40.9750°N, 19.8819°W
Timezone	Europe/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.6"

39% above US avg

Snowfall 0.3"

Wettest Month (Nov) 5.50"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,442 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 27, 2025.

Sep 1, 1994	4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia	M5.8	113 km
Sep 21, 2019	3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania	M5.6	50 km
Sep 6, 2009	12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia	M5.5	71 km
Oct 15, 2016	7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece	M5.5	145 km
Jan 9, 2022	5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece	M5.5	128 km
May 16, 1997	10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania	M5.4	26 km
Sep 30, 1998	17 km S of Kukës, Albania	M5.3	114 km
Jul 26, 1996	Greece-Albania border region	M5.3	119 km
Oct 16, 2016	8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece	M5.2	142 km
Jun 1, 2019	12 km SW of Mborje, Albania	M5.2	85 km
Dec 24, 1993	8 km NE of Himarë, Albania	M5.2	91 km
Sep 1, 1994	8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia	M5.2	117 km
Dec 22, 1999	19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania	M5.1	111 km
Apr 9, 2001	13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania	M5.1	109 km
Aug 21, 2009	9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro	M5.1	121 km
Apr 24, 1990	3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro	M5.1	143 km
Jan 28, 2020	12 km NW of Vorë, Albania	M5.1	62 km
Aug 5, 1996	6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania	M5.1	117 km
Sep 21, 2019	12 km NW of Vorë, Albania	M5.1	62 km
Oct 16, 2016	10 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece	M5.0	146 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

5 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	137 km
1911	OCHRIDA LAKE	Earthquake	-	-	78 km
1866	ALBANIAN COASTS	Earthquake	-	60	85 km
1866	BAY OF VLORE	Earthquake	-	-	76 km
1270	IONIAN SEA	Earthquake	-	-	48 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	48°F (9°C)	4.5 in
February	45°F (7°C)	4.0 in	Coldest
March	49°F (10°C)	3.6 in
April	55°F (13°C)	3.2 in
May	63°F (17°C)	3.2 in
June	70°F (21°C)	2.0 in
July	81°F (27°C)	1.4 in	Warmest, Driest
August	74°F (23°C)	1.6 in
September	68°F (20°C)	2.6 in
October	60°F (16°C)	3.9 in
November	52°F (11°C)	5.5 in	Wettest
December	46°F (8°C)	4.8 in

Belsh has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (1.4").

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