Himarë, Albania

Full City Profile

4,596 Population 47/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Himarë enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.9°F
5% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area97.6 sq mi (252.8 km²)
Population Density47/sq mi
Coordinates40.1017°N, 19.7447°E
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.5"
33% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.03"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,005 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3.

Aug 14, 2003 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece M6.3 128 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 113 km
Jun 16, 1990 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece M5.6 115 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 139 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 84 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 112 km
Feb 5, 2019 16 km SW of Néos Oropós, Greece M5.4 137 km
Jun 29, 2007 10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece M5.4 103 km
Jun 13, 1993 11 km NE of Párga, Greece M5.3 104 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 78 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 94 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 9 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 79 km
Aug 5, 1996 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania M5.1 76 km
Apr 9, 2001 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania M5.1 56 km
Jun 21, 2006 14 km WNW of Préveza, Greece M5.0 142 km
Aug 4, 1990 4 km NE of Párga, Greece M5.0 106 km
Jun 21, 1992 33 km WSW of Gáïos, Greece M5.0 107 km
May 19, 2014 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania M5.0 95 km
Apr 7, 2004 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania M5.0 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

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 - 128 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake - - 126 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake - - 70 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake - 60 37 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake - - 44 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 6.5 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 5.8 in
March 47°F (8°C) 4.6 in
April 53°F (12°C) 3.5 in
May 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in
September 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in
October 59°F (15°C) 5.7 in
November 51°F (11°C) 8.0 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 7.7 in

Himarë has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 43°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.0") and July the driest (0.8").

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