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Selenicë, Albania

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6,912 Population 10,017/sq mi density
240 ft Elevation 73 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Selenicë enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average60.3°F
12% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days266 days/yr

Geography

Elevation240 ft (73 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density10,017/sq mi
Coordinates40.5306°N, 19.6358°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.4"
1% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.02"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.75"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,709 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 22, 2025.

Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 150 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 90 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 118 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 123 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 73 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 100 km
Jun 13, 1993 11 km NE of Párga, Greece M5.3 149 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 90 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 114 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 44 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 105 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 104 km
Apr 9, 2001 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania M5.1 82 km
Aug 5, 1996 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania M5.1 98 km
Oct 16, 2016 6 km S of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.0 125 km
Aug 20, 1996 10 km W of Kónitsa, Greece M5.0 101 km
Apr 7, 2004 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania M5.0 64 km
Jun 1, 2019 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania M5.0 93 km
May 19, 2014 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania M5.0 51 km
Oct 16, 2016 10 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.0 117 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 106 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 119 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake 60 33 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake 25 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 86 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 4.1 in
March 51°F (11°C) 3.3 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 2.4 in
June 72°F (22°C) 1.3 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.8 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in
September 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in
October 62°F (17°C) 4.1 in
November 54°F (12°C) 6.0 in Wettest
December 49°F (9°C) 5.4 in

Selenicë has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 46°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (0.8").

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