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Potom, Albania

Berat County · Albania

Potom is a small town in Berat County, Albania with a population of 897. Elevation: 3,215 ft (980 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

897 Population 3/sq mi density
3,215 ft Elevation 980 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
41.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tirane Timezone

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About Potom

Potom 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 Skrapar. The population at the 2011 census was 897.

People

Population897
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain41.3 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation3,215 ft (980 m)
Population897
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation3,215 ft (980 m)
Coordinates40.4883°, 20.3733°
TimezoneEurope/Tirane
Country🇦🇱 Albania
State / ProvinceBerat County
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation41.3 inches (1,048 mm)
Annual Snowfall4.5 inches (11 cm)

About Potom

Potom is a small town in Albania (Berat County) with a population of 897. The city sits at an elevation of 3,215 feet (980 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 35°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.

Potom experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 261 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 41.3 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,215 feet.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below Albania avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,215 ft (980 m)
Area299.2 sq mi (775.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates40.4883°N, 20.3733°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.3"
9% above Albania avg
Snowfall 4.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.51"
Driest Month (Jun) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,951 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 22, 2025.

May 13, 1995 10 km W of Aianí, Greece M6.6 118 km
Aug 14, 2003 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece M6.3 149 km
Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 104 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 128 km
Jun 16, 1990 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece M5.6 137 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 118 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 111 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 94 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 79 km
Jun 29, 2007 10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece M5.4 136 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 65 km
Jun 13, 1993 11 km NE of Párga, Greece M5.3 126 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 51 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 105 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 28 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 104 km
May 15, 1995 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece M5.2 120 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 77 km
May 17, 1995 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece M5.2 115 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 60 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 149 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 58 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 114 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake 60 85 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake 83 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 37°F (3°C) 4.0 in
March 40°F (5°C) 3.5 in
April 47°F (9°C) 3.5 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
June 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in Driest
July 67°F (19°C) 1.6 in Warmest
August 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in
September 61°F (16°C) 2.5 in
October 52°F (11°C) 4.7 in
November 44°F (7°C) 5.5 in Wettest
December 42°F (5°C) 5.1 in

Potom has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 35°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (1.6").

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Schools in Potom

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Shkolla 9 vjecare Backe
Shkolla Raman Xhemali
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Radio Stations near Potom

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Logos AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Potom

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Muzeu Historik

Airports Near Potom

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle AirportOHDLarge Airport
Kuçovë Air BaseMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Potom

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Teqeja e Baba Fetahut
Turbe of Dervish Tahiri

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 Potom

What is the population of Potom?

Potom has a population of 897 residents and is located in Albania. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 299.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Potom?

Potom has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 35°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.3 inches, with 4.5 inches of snow.

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