Lushnjë, Albania

Full City Profile

63,135 Population 439/sq mi density

72 ft Elevation 22 meters

60°F Avg Temperature 16°C

Lushnjë enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)

Annual Average	60.0°F
	11% above US avg
January Average	45°F (7°C)
July Average	76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days	265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	72 ft (22 m)
Area	143.9 sq mi (372.7 km²)
Population Density	439/sq mi
Coordinates	40.9419°N, 19.7050°W
Timezone	Europe/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.1"

3% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 5.55"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,295 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	128 km
Sep 21, 2019	3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania	M5.6	46 km
Sep 6, 2009	12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia	M5.5	83 km
Oct 15, 2016	7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece	M5.5	149 km
Jan 9, 2022	5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece	M5.5	142 km
May 16, 1997	10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania	M5.4	41 km
Jul 26, 1996	Greece-Albania border region	M5.3	125 km
Sep 30, 1998	17 km S of Kukës, Albania	M5.3	123 km
Dec 24, 1993	8 km NE of Himarë, Albania	M5.2	88 km
Jun 1, 2019	12 km SW of Mborje, Albania	M5.2	96 km
Oct 16, 2016	8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece	M5.2	146 km
Sep 1, 1994	8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia	M5.2	132 km
Jan 28, 2020	12 km NW of Vorë, Albania	M5.1	60 km
Apr 24, 1990	3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro	M5.1	140 km
Aug 21, 2009	9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro	M5.1	117 km
Dec 22, 1999	19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania	M5.1	122 km
Sep 21, 2019	12 km NW of Vorë, Albania	M5.1	60 km
Aug 5, 1996	6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania	M5.1	123 km
Apr 9, 2001	13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania	M5.1	113 km
Oct 16, 2016	10 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece	M5.0	150 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	135 km
1911	OCHRIDA LAKE	Earthquake	—	—	92 km
1866	ALBANIAN COASTS	Earthquake	—	60	76 km
1866	BAY OF VLORE	Earthquake	—	—	66 km
1270	IONIAN SEA	Earthquake	—	—	43 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	45°F (7°C)	4.6 in	Coldest
February	47°F (8°C)	3.9 in
March	51°F (11°C)	3.5 in
April	57°F (14°C)	3.0 in
May	65°F (18°C)	2.9 in
June	72°F (22°C)	1.9 in
July	76°F (25°C)	1.1 in	Warmest, Driest
August	76°F (24°C)	1.4 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

Lushnjë has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 45°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (1.1").

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