Krastë, Albania

Full City Profile

1,540 Population 81/sq mi density

3,648 ft Elevation 1,112 meters

46°F Avg Temperature 8°C

Krastë experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 258 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.2 inches. The area receives 17.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

30°F Jan (-1°C) 62°F Jul (17°C)

Annual Average	45.5°F
	16% below US avg
January Average	30°F (-1°C)
July Average	62°F (17°C)
Sunny Days	258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	3,648 ft (1,112 m)
Area	19.1 sq mi (49.3 km²)
Population Density	81/sq mi
Coordinates	41.4228°N, 20.2050°W
Timezone	Europe/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.2"

14% above US avg

Snowfall 17.2"

Wettest Month (Nov) 5.67"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,170 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	87 km
Sep 21, 2019	3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania	M5.6	57 km
Sep 6, 2009	12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia	M5.5	17 km
Jan 9, 2022	5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece	M5.5	120 km
May 16, 1997	10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania	M5.4	41 km
Sep 30, 1998	17 km S of Kukës, Albania	M5.3	58 km
Jun 1, 2019	12 km SW of Mborje, Albania	M5.2	108 km
Sep 1, 1994	8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia	M5.2	93 km
Dec 24, 1993	8 km NE of Himarë, Albania	M5.2	144 km
Jul 10, 2005	19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro	M5.2	112 km
Jan 28, 2020	12 km NW of Vorë, Albania	M5.1	56 km
Apr 24, 1990	3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro	M5.1	119 km
Dec 22, 1999	19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania	M5.1	54 km
Jan 4, 2018	9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro	M5.1	141 km
Sep 21, 2019	12 km NW of Vorë, Albania	M5.1	55 km
Sep 11, 2016	3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia	M5.1	125 km
Aug 21, 2009	9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro	M5.1	104 km
Apr 9, 2001	13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania	M5.1	150 km
May 19, 2014	11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania	M5.0	59 km
Jun 1, 2019	6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania	M5.0	105 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	112 km
1911	OCHRIDA LAKE	Earthquake	—	—	77 km
1866	ALBANIAN COASTS	Earthquake	—	60	142 km
1866	BAY OF VLORE	Earthquake	—	—	132 km
1270	IONIAN SEA	Earthquake	—	—	60 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	30°F (-1°C)	4.3 in	Coldest
February	30°F (-1°C)	3.9 in
March	35°F (2°C)	3.9 in
April	42°F (6°C)	3.6 in
May	51°F (11°C)	3.5 in
June	58°F (14°C)	2.3 in
July	62°F (17°C)	1.9 in	Warmest, Driest
August	61°F (16°C)	2.1 in
September	55°F (13°C)	2.9 in
October	47°F (8°C)	4.1 in
November	39°F (4°C)	5.7 in	Wettest
December	34°F (1°C)	5.1 in

Krastë has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 30°F in January to 62°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (1.9").

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