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Picar, Albania
Gjirokastër County · Albania
Picar is a small town in Gjirokastër County, Albania with a population of 0. Elevation: 968 ft (295 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).
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About Picar
Picar is a village and a former municipality in the Gjirokastër County, southern Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Gjirokastër. The population at the 2011 census was 937. The municipal unit consists of the villages Picar, Shtëpëz, Kolonjë, Golem and Kaparjel which are all inhabited by Bektashi Albanians.
People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.1667°, 20.0483° |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
| Country | 🇦🇱 Albania |
| State / Province | Gjirokastër County |
| Average Temperature | 55°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 82.5 inches (2,096 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.4 inches (1 cm) |
About Picar
Picar is a small town in Albania (Gjirokastër County) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 968 feet (295 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 55.1°F |
| 2% above Albania avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 968 ft (295 m) |
| Area | 22.8 sq mi (59.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1667°N, 20.0483°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2003 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | — | 122 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 103 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 74 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 60 | 57 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | — | — | 61 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 6.9 in | |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 56°F (13°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 8.4 in |
Picar has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 41°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.4") and July the driest (1.1").
Radio Stations near Picar
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Saranda | electronic, pop | AAC 192 kbps |
Museums in Picar
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Museum | ||||
| Ethnographic Museum | ||||
| Former Prison | ||||
| Ismail Kadare House | ||||
| Military Museum | ||||
| Muza Ime Musine Kokalari | ||||
| Skënduli House | ||||
| Tepelenë internment camp (1949–1954) | ||||
| Tunnel Nostalgia | ||||
| Zekate House |
Farmers Markets in Picar
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flea Market |
Restaurants in Picar
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Picar
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Picar
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Picar
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Picar
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| (Duplicate)Vlora International Airport | VLO | Large Airport |
| Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International Airport | CFU | Large Airport |
| Kuçovë Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
Post Offices in Picar
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Zyra Postare Kardhiq |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Picar
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Kisha e Shën Dhimitrit | |
| Kisha e Shën Gjergjit | |
| Kisha e Shën Kollit |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Albania
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Picar
What is the weather like in Picar?
Picar has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 82.5 inches.