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Korçë, Albania

Full City Profile

58,259 Population 22,847/sq mi density
2,851 ft Elevation 869 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Korçë experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.5 inches. The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.8°F
8% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,851 ft (869 m)
Area2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²)
Population Density22,847/sq mi
Coordinates40.6186°N, 20.7808°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 6.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.17"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,743 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 22, 2025.

May 13, 1995 10 km W of Aianí, Greece M6.6 93 km
Dec 21, 1990 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece M6.1 135 km
Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 72 km
Mar 4, 2021 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece M5.8 146 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 141 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 132 km
Mar 12, 2021 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece M5.6 137 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 57 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 102 km
Mar 4, 2021 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece M5.5 131 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 91 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 70 km
Jun 13, 1993 11 km NE of Párga, Greece M5.3 142 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 61 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 149 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 97 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 91 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 71 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 79 km
May 15, 1995 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece M5.2 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 31 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 141 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake 60 122 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake 119 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 35°F (2°C) 2.8 in
March 40°F (4°C) 2.8 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.8 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in Driest
July 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in Warmest
August 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.2 in
October 51°F (10°C) 4.1 in
November 42°F (6°C) 4.2 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 3.5 in

Korçë has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 33°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and June the driest (1.5").

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