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Ishëm, Albania

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89 ft Elevation 27 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Ishëm enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above US avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area33.9 sq mi (87.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates41.5453°N, 19.6000°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.3"
74% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.60"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,869 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 M5.8 139 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 24 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 66 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 73 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 78 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 146 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 95 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 145 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 84 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 76 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 10 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 126 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 10 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 56 km
Apr 7, 2004 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania M5.0 117 km
Jun 1, 2019 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania M5.0 144 km
May 19, 2014 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania M5.0 72 km
May 19, 2018 17 km W of Memaliaj, Albania M4.9 137 km
Jul 9, 2010 7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania M4.9 55 km
Jan 8, 2009 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia M4.9 106 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 69 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m — 116 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake — — 123 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake — 60 140 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake — — 129 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake — — 29 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 5.3 in
February 45°F (7°C) 4.6 in Coldest
March 49°F (10°C) 4.5 in
April 55°F (13°C) 4.0 in
May 64°F (18°C) 3.1 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in
July 75°F (24°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 1.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
October 60°F (16°C) 4.8 in
November 52°F (11°C) 6.6 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 5.8 in

Ishëm has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 45°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.6") and July the driest (1.5").

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