Krutja e Poshtme, Albania

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33 ft Elevation 10 meters

61°F Avg Temperature 16°C

Krutja e Poshtme enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)

Annual Average	61.3°F
	14% above US avg
January Average	50°F (10°C)
July Average	79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days	316 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	33 ft (10 m)
Area	143.9 sq mi (372.7 km²)
Population Density	0/sq mi
Coordinates	40.8719°N, 19.6808°W
Timezone	Europe/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.4"

22% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 5.60"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,372 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	132 km
Sep 21, 2019	3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania	M5.6	53 km
Jan 9, 2022	5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece	M5.5	144 km
Sep 6, 2009	12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia	M5.5	90 km
Oct 15, 2016	7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece	M5.5	144 km
May 16, 1997	10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania	M5.4	46 km
Sep 30, 1998	17 km S of Kukës, Albania	M5.3	131 km
Jul 26, 1996	Greece-Albania border region	M5.3	121 km
Jun 1, 2019	12 km SW of Mborje, Albania	M5.2	94 km
Sep 1, 1994	8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia	M5.2	136 km
Dec 24, 1993	8 km NE of Himarë, Albania	M5.2	80 km
Oct 16, 2016	8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece	M5.2	140 km
Sep 21, 2019	12 km NW of Vorë, Albania	M5.1	67 km
Apr 9, 2001	13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania	M5.1	107 km
Aug 21, 2009	9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro	M5.1	123 km
Apr 24, 1990	3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro	M5.1	147 km
Dec 22, 1999	19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania	M5.1	130 km
Aug 5, 1996	6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania	M5.1	118 km
Jan 28, 2020	12 km NW of Vorë, Albania	M5.1	67 km
Oct 16, 2016	10 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece	M5.0	144 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	142 km
1911	OCHRIDA LAKE	Earthquake	—	—	94 km
1866	ALBANIAN COASTS	Earthquake	—	60	68 km
1866	BAY OF VLORE	Earthquake	—	—	58 km
1270	IONIAN SEA	Earthquake	—	—	50 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	50°F (10°C)	4.6 in
February	47°F (8°C)	3.9 in	Coldest
March	51°F (10°C)	3.4 in
April	57°F (14°C)	3.0 in
May	65°F (18°C)	2.9 in
June	71°F (22°C)	1.8 in
July	79°F (26°C)	1.1 in	Warmest, Driest
August	75°F (24°C)	1.3 in
September	70°F (21°C)	2.5 in
October	62°F (17°C)	3.8 in
November	53°F (12°C)	5.6 in	Wettest
December	48°F (9°C)	4.8 in

Krutja e Poshtme has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 47°F in February to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (1.1").

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