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Poroçan, Albania

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2,526 ft Elevation 770 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 13°C
Poroçan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.6 inches. The area receives 22.2 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average55.7°F
3% above US avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,526 ft (770 m)
Area55.3 sq mi (143.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates40.9419°N, 20.2986°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.6"
7% above US avg
Snowfall 22.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,000 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 M6.6 147 km
Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 80 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 78 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 61 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 130 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 93 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 16 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 110 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 100 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 133 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 128 km
May 17, 1995 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece M5.2 146 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 84 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 57 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 96 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 86 km
Aug 5, 1996 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania M5.1 98 km
May 17, 1995 15 km SE of Grevená, Greece M5.1 150 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 145 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 102 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 - - 42 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake - 60 104 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake - - 97 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 78 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 4.1 in
February 37°F (3°C) 3.7 in Coldest
March 42°F (5°C) 3.4 in
April 49°F (9°C) 3.3 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.3 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
July 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (20°C) 1.8 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.6 in
October 53°F (12°C) 4.0 in
November 44°F (7°C) 5.2 in Wettest
December 41°F (5°C) 4.6 in

Poroçan has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 37°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.7").

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