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Poshnjë, Albania

Berat County · Albania

Poshnjë is a small city in Berat County, Albania with a population of 7,375. Elevation: 102 ft (31 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

7,375 Population 315/sq mi density
102 ft Elevation 31 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
52.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tirane Timezone

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About Poshnjë

Poshnjë is a village and a former municipality in Berat County, central Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Dimal. The population at the 2011 census was 7,375.

People

Population7,375
Density315/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain52.6 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Population7,375
Population Density315 / sq mi
Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Coordinates40.7803°, 19.8442°
TimezoneEurope/Tirane
Country🇦🇱 Albania
State / ProvinceBerat County
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation52.6 inches (1,337 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.3 inches (1 cm)

About Poshnjë

Poshnjë is a small city in Albania (Berat County) with a population of 7,375. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet (31 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.

Poshnjë enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above Albania avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation102 ft (31 m)
Area23.4 sq mi (60.6 km²)
Population Density315/sq mi
Coordinates40.7803°N, 19.8442°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.6"
39% above Albania avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.43"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,630 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 M5.8 122 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 67 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 90 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 130 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 128 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 41 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 104 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 135 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 69 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 126 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 125 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 78 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 138 km
Apr 9, 2001 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania M5.1 91 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 81 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 132 km
Aug 5, 1996 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania M5.1 101 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 81 km
May 19, 2014 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania M5.0 19 km
Oct 16, 2016 6 km S of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.0 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 82 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 143 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake 60 65 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake 57 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 65 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 4.5 in
February 45°F (7°C) 3.9 in Coldest
March 49°F (10°C) 3.3 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.1 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 1.5 in
September 69°F (20°C) 2.5 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.8 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.4 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in

Poshnjë has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (1.3").

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Museums in Poshnjë

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Berat National Ethnographic Museum
Muzeu Historik
Onufri Museum
Shtepia e Kongresit të Lushnjës
Solomon Museum

Libraries in Poshnjë

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteka0.0
Biblioteka Publike Roskovec0.0

Farmers Markets in Poshnjë

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Tregu i fruta perimeve
Tregu i Përgjithshëm Berat
Tregu Industrial

Gas Stations in Poshnjë

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AL #4379188397
AL #4379221490
AL #9155652018
Oil

Stadiums & Teams in Poshnjë

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Airports Near Poshnjë

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Vlora International AirportVLOLarge Airport
Tirana International Airport Mother TeresaTIALarge Airport
Kuçovë Air BaseMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Tirane

🇦🇱 About Albania

Capital Tirana
Population 2,866,376
Area 28,748 km²
GDP (USD) $23,491,242,727
GDP per capita $9,731
HDI 0.789
Life expectancy 79.6 years
Internet users 83.1%
Urban population 58.2%
Currency ALL (Lek)
Languages Albanian
Calling code +355
TLD .al
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Albania

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Viti i Ri
Jan 2 New Year's Day Viti i Ri
Mar 16 Summer Day Dita e Verës
Mar 23 Nowruz Dita e Sulltan Nevruzit
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Pashkët Katolike
Apr 6 Easter Monday E hëna e Pashkëve Katolike
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Pashkët Ortodokse
Apr 13 Easter Monday E hëna e Pashkëve Ortodokse
May 1 May Day Dita Ndërkombëtare e Punonjësve
Sep 7 Mother Teresa Day Dita e Nënë Terezës
Nov 30 Independence Day Dita e Pavarësisë
Nov 30 Liberation Day Dita e Çlirimit
Dec 8 Youth Day Dita Kombëtare e Rinisë
Dec 25 Christmas Day Krishtlindjet

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Frequently Asked Questions About Poshnjë

What is the population of Poshnjë?

Poshnjë has a population of 7,375 residents and is located in Albania. The population density is 315 people per square mile, spread across 23.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Poshnjë?

Poshnjë enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.6 inches.

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