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Durrës, Albania

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195,920 Population 10,957/sq mi density
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Durrës enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.7°F
12% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Area17.9 sq mi (46.3 km²)
Population Density10,957/sq mi
Coordinates41.3236°N, 19.4547°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.1"
3% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.91"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.98"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,005 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 M5.8 146 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 7 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 80 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 67 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 103 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 122 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 133 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 137 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 107 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 70 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 17 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 18 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 94 km
Apr 7, 2004 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania M5.0 106 km
May 19, 2014 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania M5.0 57 km
Jun 1, 2019 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania M5.0 137 km
Jul 9, 2010 7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania M4.9 51 km
May 19, 2018 17 km W of Memaliaj, Albania M4.9 115 km
Jun 1, 2019 2 km NNW of Korçë, Albania M4.9 134 km
Jan 8, 2009 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia M4.9 126 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 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 88 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m — 131 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake — — 122 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake — 60 114 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake — — 103 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake — — 5 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 47°F (9°C) 3.9 in
March 51°F (11°C) 3.8 in
April 57°F (14°C) 3.0 in
May 65°F (19°C) 2.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 1.5 in
July 77°F (25°C) 1.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 1.3 in
September 70°F (21°C) 2.5 in
October 63°F (17°C) 4.3 in
November 54°F (12°C) 5.9 in Wettest
December 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in

Durrës has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 46°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (1.0").

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