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Shirgjan, Albania

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407 ft Elevation 124 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Shirgjan 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. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches. The area receives 0.3 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

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

Geography

Elevation407 ft (124 m)
Area8.5 sq mi (22.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates41.0519°N, 20.0533°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.6"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,451 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 97 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 54 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 115 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 56 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 147 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 10 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 119 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 101 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 101 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 101 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 145 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 150 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 80 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 63 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 63 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 142 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 122 km
Aug 5, 1996 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania M5.1 117 km
Apr 9, 2001 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania M5.1 112 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 97 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 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 131 136 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 65 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake 60 100 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake 91 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 54 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 44°F (6°C) 4.0 in Coldest
March 48°F (9°C) 3.7 in
April 54°F (12°C) 3.4 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
June 69°F (21°C) 2.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in
September 67°F (20°C) 2.8 in
October 59°F (15°C) 3.9 in
November 50°F (10°C) 5.5 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 4.8 in

Shirgjan has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (1.5").

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