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Shëngjin, Albania

Full City Profile

6,963 Population 142/sq mi density
3 ft Elevation 1 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Shëngjin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 238 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.6°F
10% above US avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area49.0 sq mi (126.8 km²)
Population Density142/sq mi
Coordinates41.8136°N, 19.5939°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.1"
42% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.52"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.42"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,731 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 27, 2025.

Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 53 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 76 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 98 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 147 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 67 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 67 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 149 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 97 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 78 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 39 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 40 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 52 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 39 km
Apr 7, 2004 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania M5.0 143 km
May 19, 2014 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania M5.0 100 km
Jan 8, 2009 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia M4.9 102 km
Jul 9, 2010 7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania M4.9 80 km
Apr 26, 1990 4 km SSE of Peqin, Albania M4.8 91 km
Apr 8, 2017 8 km NE of Rrëshen, Albania M4.8 29 km
Jan 12, 1997 3 km WNW of Lushnjë, Albania M4.8 96 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 MONTENEGRO Earthquake 3.0 m 131 45 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m 92 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 143 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 58 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 6.2 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 5.2 in
March 50°F (10°C) 5.0 in
April 57°F (14°C) 4.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 3.2 in
June 72°F (22°C) 2.1 in
July 76°F (25°C) 1.4 in Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 2.0 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 4.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 6.1 in
November 52°F (11°C) 7.5 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 6.7 in

Shëngjin has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 44°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 54.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.5") and July the driest (1.4").

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