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Pogradec, Albania

Full City Profile

46,070 Population 21,731/sq mi density
2,303 ft Elevation 702 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Pogradec experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

33°F Jan (0°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below US avg
January Average33°F (0°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,303 ft (702 m)
Area2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²)
Population Density21,731/sq mi
Coordinates40.9025°N, 20.6525°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.5"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 6.9"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,407 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 27, 2025.

May 13, 1995 10 km W of Aianí, Greece M6.6 122 km
Dec 21, 1990 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece M6.1 139 km
Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 55 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 106 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 68 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 122 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 63 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 44 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 116 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 91 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 109 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 121 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 58 km
May 17, 1995 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece M5.2 122 km
May 15, 1995 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece M5.2 129 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 42 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 109 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 105 km
Aug 5, 1996 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania M5.1 90 km
May 17, 1995 15 km SE of Grevená, Greece M5.1 127 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 12 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake 60 125 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake 120 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 33°F (0°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in
March 39°F (4°C) 3.2 in
April 46°F (8°C) 3.0 in
May 55°F (13°C) 3.0 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.7 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 65°F (18°C) 1.8 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.0 in
November 42°F (6°C) 4.7 in Wettest
December 40°F (4°C) 4.1 in

Pogradec has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 33°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.7").

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