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Gjirokastër, Albania
Full City Profile
23,437
Population
1,029/sq mi density
938 ft
Elevation
286 meters
54°F
Avg Temperature
12°C
Gjirokastër experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Area | 22.8 sq mi (59.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,029/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0758°N, 20.1389°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2003 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 109 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 107 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 65 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 60 | 68 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | — | — | 72 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 | 39°F (4°C) | 7.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 6.7 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 6.0 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 8.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
Gjirokastër has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 39°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.8") and July the driest (1.1").