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Tirana, Albania

Full City Profile

418,495 Population 25,929/sq mi density
371 ft Elevation 113 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Tirana enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above US avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation371 ft (113 m)
Area16.1 sq mi (41.8 km²)
Population Density25,929/sq mi
Coordinates41.3274°N, 19.8187°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.7"
20% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.18"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,136 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 M5.8 116 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 24 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 51 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 143 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 43 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 82 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 122 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 118 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 116 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 130 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 148 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 106 km
Apr 9, 2001 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania M5.1 147 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 86 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 28 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 83 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 28 km
Apr 7, 2004 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania M5.0 87 km
May 19, 2014 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania M5.0 43 km
Jun 1, 2019 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania M5.0 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 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 99 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m 146 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 95 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake 60 120 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake 109 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 27 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 4.5 in
March 49°F (10°C) 4.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 3.3 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.4 in
July 75°F (24°C) 1.5 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (24°C) 1.8 in
September 68°F (20°C) 3.1 in
October 60°F (16°C) 4.2 in
November 52°F (11°C) 6.2 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 5.5 in

Tirana has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 44°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.2") and July the driest (1.5").

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