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Bilçë, Albania

Berat County · Albania

Bilçë is a small town in Berat County, Albania with a population of 870. Elevation: 279 ft (85 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

870 Population 200/sq mi density
279 ft Elevation 85 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
46.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tirane Timezone

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People

Population870
Density200/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain46.9 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Population870
Population Density200 / sq mi
Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Coordinates40.6833°, 19.9758°
TimezoneEurope/Tirane
Country🇦🇱 Albania
State / ProvinceBerat County
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation46.9 inches (1,191 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.6 inches (17 cm)

About Bilçë

Bilçë is a small town in Albania (Berat County) with a population of 870. The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet (85 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.

Bilçë enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 309 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 46.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 279 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above Albania avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation279 ft (85 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.3 km²)
Population Density200/sq mi
Coordinates40.6833°N, 19.9758°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
23% above Albania avg
Snowfall 6.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,946 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 M5.8 117 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 82 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 113 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 120 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 95 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 44 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 88 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 142 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 143 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 120 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 110 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 60 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 64 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 95 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 137 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 95 km
Apr 9, 2001 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania M5.1 76 km
Aug 5, 1996 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania M5.1 86 km
Oct 16, 2016 6 km S of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.0 120 km
Jun 1, 2019 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania M5.0 66 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 73 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 132 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake 60 65 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake 58 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in
March 49°F (10°C) 3.3 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.5 in
September 69°F (20°C) 2.5 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.4 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in

Bilçë has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (1.3").

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Museums in Bilçë

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Berat National Ethnographic Museum
Onufri Museum
Solomon Museum

Libraries in Bilçë

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteka0.0

Farmers Markets in Bilçë

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Tregu i Përgjithshëm Berat

Stadiums & Teams in Bilçë

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bilçë

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Vlora International AirportVLOLarge Airport
Tirana International Airport Mother TeresaTIALarge Airport
Kuçovë Air BaseMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Tirane
Elevation
85 m (279 ft)

🇦🇱 About Albania

Capital Tirana
Population 2,866,376
Area 28,748 km²
GDP (USD) $23,491,242,727
GDP per capita $9,731
HDI 0.789
Life expectancy 79.6 years
Internet users 83.1%
Urban population 58.2%
Currency ALL (Lek)
Languages Albanian
Calling code +355
TLD .al
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Albania

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Viti i Ri
Jan 2 New Year's Day Viti i Ri
Mar 16 Summer Day Dita e Verës
Mar 23 Nowruz Dita e Sulltan Nevruzit
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Pashkët Katolike
Apr 6 Easter Monday E hëna e Pashkëve Katolike
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Pashkët Ortodokse
Apr 13 Easter Monday E hëna e Pashkëve Ortodokse
May 1 May Day Dita Ndërkombëtare e Punonjësve
Sep 7 Mother Teresa Day Dita e Nënë Terezës
Nov 30 Independence Day Dita e Pavarësisë
Nov 30 Liberation Day Dita e Çlirimit
Dec 8 Youth Day Dita Kombëtare e Rinisë
Dec 25 Christmas Day Krishtlindjet

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bilçë

What is the population of Bilçë?

Bilçë has a population of 870 residents and is located in Albania. The population density is 200 people per square mile, spread across 4.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bilçë?

Bilçë enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.9 inches, with 6.6 inches of snow.

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