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Cërrik, Albania

Elbasan County · Albania

Cërrik is a small city in Elbasan County, Albania with a population of 14,269. Elevation: 253 ft (77 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

14,269 Population 2,439/sq mi density
253 ft Elevation 77 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
52.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tirane Timezone

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About Cërrik

Cërrik

Cërrik is a municipality in Elbasan County, central Albania. The municipality consists of the administrative units of Gostimë, Klos, Mollas, Shalës with Cërrik constituting its seat. As of the 2023 census, the population of the municipal unit is 7,001 and 25,163 in Cërrik Municipality.

People

Population14,269
Density2,439/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain52.6 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Population14,269
Population Density2,439 / sq mi
Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Coordinates41.0317°, 19.9758°
TimezoneEurope/Tirane
Country🇦🇱 Albania
State / ProvinceElbasan County
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation52.6 inches (1,337 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.3 inches (1 cm)

About Cërrik

Cërrik is a small city in Albania (Elbasan County) with a population of 14,269. The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet (77 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.

Climate in Cërrik

Cërrik has an average annual temperature of 15.6°C (60°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.6°C), the coldest is Jan (4.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 808 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4.8°C / 41°F -5.2° / 14.8° 102.0
Feb 6.7°C / 44°F -4.2° / 17.2° 47.5
Mar 8.8°C / 48°F -1.5° / 20.1° 65.1
Apr 12.4°C / 54°F 2.5° / 24.2° 72.1
May 17.4°C / 63°F 7.7° / 29.2° 64.1
Jun 23.5°C / 74°F 12.7° / 36.5° 42.1
Jul 27.6°C / 82°F 16.1° / 40.4° 21.1
Aug 27.3°C / 81°F 16.9° / 39.7° 19.5
Sep 22.1°C / 72°F 10.4° / 33.9° 54.6
Oct 16.7°C / 62°F 8.1° / 28.6° 77.6
Nov 11.7°C / 53°F 1.1° / 23.5° 123.7
Dec 7.7°C / 46°F -1° / 16.4° 118.5
Cërrik enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 314 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 52.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 253 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above Albania avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation253 ft (77 m)
Area5.9 sq mi (15.2 km²)
Population Density2,439/sq mi
Coordinates41.0317°N, 19.9758°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.6"
39% above Albania avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.59"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,428 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8.

Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 104 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 51 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 121 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 61 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 148 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 16 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 105 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 120 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 83 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 98 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 145 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 108 km
Apr 9, 2001 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania M5.1 112 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 61 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 102 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 120 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 141 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 61 km
Aug 5, 1996 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania M5.1 118 km
Oct 16, 2016 10 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.0 149 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 131 134 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake - - 71 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake - 60 95 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake - - 85 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 50 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 4.6 in
February 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in Coldest
March 49°F (9°C) 3.8 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in
September 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 51°F (11°C) 5.6 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 4.9 in

Cërrik has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 44°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (1.5").

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Schools in Cërrik

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Aleks Buda" - - - -
Shkolla e Mesme Profesionale "Mihal Shahini" - - - -
Gjimnazi "Tomorr Sinani" - - - -
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Radio Stations near Cërrik

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Best Pro Electronic electronic, tech house MP3 128 kbps
Radio Shqip - Tirana 92.0 MHz - MP3 128 kbps
Albania News 24 TV - AAC,H.264 727 kbps
Chill Radio adult contemporary, deep house MP3 96 kbps
RTSH Radio Tirana International - AAC 96 kbps
Radio Tirana 1 shqip MP3 170 kbps

Museums in Cërrik

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Armed Forces Museum
Armed Forces Museum
Ethnographic Museum
Museum "Aleksandër Xhuvani"
Muzeu i Shkollës Normale të Elbasanit

Libraries in Cërrik

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteka Universiteti0.0
Librari Kristoforidhi0.0
Qemal Baholli0.0

Farmers Markets in Cërrik

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gastronomia e Ilirit
Lé Parfume
MarketKing
Tregu Fruta Perime Elbasan "Markata"
Tregu i perimeve
Tregu i shpendëve Baldushk

Stadiums & Teams in Cërrik

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Cërrik

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Vlora International AirportVLOLarge Airport
Tirana International Airport Mother TeresaTIALarge Airport
Kuçovë Air Base-Medium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Cërrik

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Famullia Ortodokse "Lindja e Krishtit"
Kisha e Shën Dhimitrit

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Tirane
Elevation
77 m (253 ft)
Postal Code
3007

🇦🇱 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 Cërrik

What is the population of Cërrik?

Cërrik has a population of 14,269 residents and is located in Albania. The population density is 2,439 people per square mile, spread across 5.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Cërrik?

Cërrik enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.6 inches.

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