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Potom, Albania
Full City Profile
897
Population
3/sq mi density
3,215 ft
Elevation
980 meters
51°F
Avg Temperature
10°C
Potom experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 261 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,215 ft (980 m) |
| Area | 299.2 sq mi (775.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4883°N, 20.3733°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 | — | 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").