Elbasan, Albania

Full City Profile

100,903 Population 11,843/sq mi density

413 ft Elevation 126 meters

62°F Avg Temperature 17°C

Elbasan 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. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)

Annual Average	62.1°F
	15% above US avg
January Average	48°F (9°C)
July Average	82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days	314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	413 ft (126 m)
Area	8.5 sq mi (22.1 km²)
Population Density	11,843/sq mi
Coordinates	41.1114°N, 20.0822°W
Timezone	Europe/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.6"

39% above US avg

Snowfall 0.3"

Wettest Month (Nov) 5.47"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,438 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	94 km
Sep 21, 2019	3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania	M5.6	53 km
Sep 6, 2009	12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia	M5.5	49 km
Jan 9, 2022	5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece	M5.5	114 km
May 16, 1997	10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania	M5.4	10 km
Sep 30, 1998	17 km S of Kukës, Albania	M5.3	94 km
Jul 26, 1996	Greece-Albania border region	M5.3	124 km
Jun 1, 2019	12 km SW of Mborje, Albania	M5.2	84 km
Sep 1, 1994	8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia	M5.2	99 km
Dec 24, 1993	8 km NE of Himarë, Albania	M5.2	108 km
Jul 10, 2005	19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro	M5.2	144 km
Dec 22, 1999	19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania	M5.1	90 km
Sep 21, 2019	12 km NW of Vorë, Albania	M5.1	60 km
Aug 5, 1996	6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania	M5.1	122 km
Apr 24, 1990	3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro	M5.1	138 km
Aug 21, 2009	9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro	M5.1	119 km
Jan 28, 2020	12 km NW of Vorë, Albania	M5.1	60 km
Apr 9, 2001	13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania	M5.1	118 km
Aug 20, 1996	10 km W of Kónitsa, Greece	M5.0	128 km
Apr 7, 2004	21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania	M5.0	55 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	131 km
1911	OCHRIDA LAKE	Earthquake	—	—	65 km
1866	ALBANIAN COASTS	Earthquake	—	60	107 km
1866	BAY OF VLORE	Earthquake	—	—	98 km
1270	IONIAN SEA	Earthquake	—	—	53 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	43°F (6°C)	4.0 in	Coldest
March	48°F (9°C)	3.7 in
April	54°F (12°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)	1.6 in	Warmest, Driest
August	73°F (23°C)	1.7 in
September	67°F (20°C)	2.8 in
October	59°F (15°C)	3.9 in
November	50°F (10°C)	5.5 in	Wettest
December	45°F (7°C)	4.8 in

Elbasan has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 43°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (1.6").

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