Petrelë, Albania

Full City Profile

5,542 Population 148/sq mi density

978 ft Elevation 298 meters

56°F Avg Temperature 13°C

Petrelë enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)

Annual Average	56.0°F
	4% above US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days	255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	978 ft (298 m)
Area	37.5 sq mi (97.1 km²)
Population Density	148/sq mi
Coordinates	41.2531°N, 19.8531°W
Timezone	Europe/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.7"

18% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Nov) 5.91"

Driest Month (Jul) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,210 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	113 km
Sep 21, 2019	3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania	M5.6	29 km
Jan 9, 2022	5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece	M5.5	138 km
Sep 6, 2009	12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia	M5.5	51 km
May 16, 1997	10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania	M5.4	35 km
Jul 26, 1996	Greece-Albania border region	M5.3	147 km
Sep 30, 1998	17 km S of Kukës, Albania	M5.3	87 km
Jul 10, 2005	19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro	M5.2	126 km
Sep 1, 1994	8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia	M5.2	118 km
Jun 1, 2019	12 km SW of Mborje, Albania	M5.2	108 km
Dec 24, 1993	8 km NE of Himarë, Albania	M5.2	122 km
Jan 28, 2020	12 km NW of Vorë, Albania	M5.1	36 km
Dec 22, 1999	19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania	M5.1	87 km
Apr 9, 2001	13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania	M5.1	138 km
Aug 5, 1996	6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania	M5.1	145 km
Apr 24, 1990	3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro	M5.1	114 km
Aug 21, 2009	9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro	M5.1	94 km
Sep 21, 2019	12 km NW of Vorë, Albania	M5.1	35 km
Apr 7, 2004	21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania	M5.0	79 km
Jun 1, 2019	6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania	M5.0	106 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	108 km
1911	OCHRIDA LAKE	Earthquake	—	—	89 km
1866	ALBANIAN COASTS	Earthquake	—	60	113 km
1866	BAY OF VLORE	Earthquake	—	—	102 km
1270	IONIAN SEA	Earthquake	—	—	30 km

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

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	4.8 in	Coldest
February	42°F (6°C)	4.3 in
March	46°F (8°C)	4.1 in
April	53°F (12°C)	3.8 in
May	61°F (16°C)	3.5 in
June	68°F (20°C)	2.4 in
July	72°F (22°C)	1.7 in	Warmest, Driest
August	72°F (22°C)	1.9 in
September	66°F (19°C)	3.1 in
October	58°F (14°C)	4.2 in
November	49°F (10°C)	5.9 in	Wettest
December	44°F (7°C)	5.2 in

Petrelë has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 41°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (1.7").

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