Bilisht, Albania

Full City Profile

7,287 Population 4,924/sq mi density
3,038 ft Elevation 926 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Bilisht 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. 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)

Geography

Elevation3,038 ft (926 m)
Area1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²)
Population Density4,924/sq mi
Coordinates40.6275°N, 20.9900°E
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

3,662 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6.

May 13, 1995 10 km W of Aianí, Greece M6.6 80 km
Mar 3, 2021 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece M6.3 140 km
Dec 21, 1990 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece M6.1 118 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 64 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 144 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 146 km
Mar 12, 2021 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece M5.6 124 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 96 km
Mar 4, 2021 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece M5.5 118 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 108 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 41 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 84 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 67 km
Mar 3, 2021 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece M5.3 145 km
Jun 13, 1993 11 km NE of Párga, Greece M5.3 147 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 96 km
May 17, 1995 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece M5.2 80 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 67 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake - - 34 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake - 60 139 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake - - 137 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 146 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

Bilisht 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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