Gërmenj i Madh, Albania

Full City Profile

884 Population 35/sq mi density

164 ft Elevation 50 meters

61°F Avg Temperature 16°C

Gërmenj i Madh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	60.6°F
	12% above US avg
January Average	46°F (8°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	164 ft (50 m)
Area	25.6 sq mi (66.3 km²)
Population Density	35/sq mi
Coordinates	40.9911°N, 19.5728°W
Timezone	Europe/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.6"

1% below US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 5.67"

Driest Month (Jul) 0.94"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,143 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	138 km
Sep 21, 2019	3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania	M5.6	39 km
Sep 6, 2009	12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia	M5.5	87 km
May 16, 1997	10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania	M5.4	51 km
Sep 30, 1998	17 km S of Kukës, Albania	M5.3	124 km
Jul 26, 1996	Greece-Albania border region	M5.3	136 km
Sep 1, 1994	8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia	M5.2	142 km
Dec 24, 1993	8 km NE of Himarë, Albania	M5.2	95 km
Jun 1, 2019	12 km SW of Mborje, Albania	M5.2	108 km
Aug 21, 2009	9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro	M5.1	108 km
Sep 21, 2019	12 km NW of Vorë, Albania	M5.1	53 km
Jan 28, 2020	12 km NW of Vorë, Albania	M5.1	53 km
Apr 24, 1990	3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro	M5.1	132 km
Dec 22, 1999	19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania	M5.1	124 km
Apr 9, 2001	13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania	M5.1	123 km
Aug 5, 1996	6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania	M5.1	134 km
Aug 20, 1996	10 km W of Kónitsa, Greece	M5.0	139 km
Jun 1, 2019	6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania	M5.0	109 km
Apr 7, 2004	21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania	M5.0	77 km
May 19, 2014	11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania	M5.0	29 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	127 km
1911	OCHRIDA LAKE	Earthquake	—	—	104 km
1866	ALBANIAN COASTS	Earthquake	—	60	78 km
1866	BAY OF VLORE	Earthquake	—	—	67 km
1270	IONIAN SEA	Earthquake	—	—	35 km

Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	46°F (8°C)	4.7 in	Coldest
February	48°F (9°C)	3.9 in
March	52°F (11°C)	3.4 in
April	57°F (14°C)	2.8 in
May	65°F (18°C)	2.5 in
June	72°F (22°C)	1.5 in
July	76°F (25°C)	0.9 in	Warmest, Driest
August	76°F (24°C)	1.2 in
September	70°F (21°C)	2.4 in
October	63°F (17°C)	3.9 in
November	54°F (12°C)	5.7 in	Wettest
December	49°F (9°C)	4.8 in

Gërmenj i Madh has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 46°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (0.9").

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