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Nikël, Albania

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9,518 Population 289/sq mi density
194 ft Elevation 59 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Nikël enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 249 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average59.2°F
10% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Area32.9 sq mi (85.2 km²)
Population Density289/sq mi
Coordinates41.4442°N, 19.7483°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.2"
27% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.57"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.54"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,014 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 M5.8 124 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 22 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 54 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 56 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 76 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 143 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 130 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 105 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 130 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 18 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 92 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 136 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 72 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 17 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 79 km
Apr 7, 2004 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania M5.0 101 km
Jun 1, 2019 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania M5.0 128 km
May 19, 2014 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania M5.0 57 km
Mar 23, 2023 14 km NNE of Ersekë, Albania M4.9 135 km
May 19, 2018 17 km W of Memaliaj, Albania M4.9 125 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 85 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m 132 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 107 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake 60 131 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake 120 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 26 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in
March 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in
April 56°F (13°C) 4.0 in
May 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
June 71°F (22°C) 2.4 in
July 75°F (24°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 1.8 in
September 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in
October 61°F (16°C) 4.7 in
November 53°F (11°C) 6.6 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 5.8 in

Nikël has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 44°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.6") and July the driest (1.5").

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