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Velagosht, Albania

Berat County · Albania

Velagosht is a small town in Berat County, Albania with a population of 766. Elevation: 1,138 ft (347 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

766 Population 12/sq mi density
1,138 ft Elevation 347 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
52.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tirane Timezone

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People

Population766
Density12/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain52.6 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation1,138 ft (347 m)
Population766
Population Density12 / sq mi
Elevation1,138 ft (347 m)
Coordinates40.8369°, 19.9675°
TimezoneEurope/Tirane
Country🇦🇱 Albania
State / ProvinceBerat County
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation52.6 inches (1,337 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.3 inches (1 cm)

About Velagosht

Velagosht is a small town in Albania (Berat County) with a population of 766. The city sits at an elevation of 1,138 feet (347 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.

Velagosht 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, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 52.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,138 feet.

Temperature

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

Geography

Elevation1,138 ft (347 m)
Area61.9 sq mi (160.2 km²)
Population Density12/sq mi
Coordinates40.8369°N, 19.9675°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.6"
39% above Albania avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.39"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,693 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 M5.8 110 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 67 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 120 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 128 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 80 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 29 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 102 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 126 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 71 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 114 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 77 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 125 km
Aug 5, 1996 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania M5.1 100 km
Apr 9, 2001 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania M5.1 92 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 137 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 79 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 122 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 79 km
Oct 16, 2016 6 km S of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.0 135 km
May 19, 2014 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania M5.0 13 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 70 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 149 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake 60 77 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake 68 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 65 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 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in Coldest
March 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
April 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
May 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
June 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 1.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 1.5 in
September 69°F (21°C) 2.6 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.7 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.4 in Wettest
December 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in

Velagosht has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (1.4").

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Radio Stations near Velagosht

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Best Pro Electronic electronic, tech house MP3 128 kbps
Radio Shqip - Tirana 92.0 MHz MP3 128 kbps
Albania News 24 TV AAC,H.264 727 kbps
Chill Radio adult contemporary, deep house MP3 96 kbps
RTSH Radio Tirana International AAC 96 kbps
Radio Tirana 1 shqip MP3 170 kbps

Museums in Velagosht

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Berat National Ethnographic Museum
Onufri Museum
Solomon Museum

Libraries in Velagosht

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteka0.0

Farmers Markets in Velagosht

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Tregu i Përgjithshëm Berat

Stadiums & Teams in Velagosht

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Velagosht

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Vlora International AirportVLOLarge Airport
Tirana International Airport Mother TeresaTIALarge Airport
Kuçovë Air BaseMedium Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Tirane

🇦🇱 About Albania

Capital Tirana
Population 2,866,376
Area 28,748 km²
GDP (USD) $23,491,242,727
GDP per capita $9,731
HDI 0.789
Life expectancy 79.6 years
Internet users 83.1%
Urban population 58.2%
Currency ALL (Lek)
Languages Albanian
Calling code +355
TLD .al
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Albania

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Viti i Ri
Jan 2 New Year's Day Viti i Ri
Mar 16 Summer Day Dita e Verës
Mar 23 Nowruz Dita e Sulltan Nevruzit
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Pashkët Katolike
Apr 6 Easter Monday E hëna e Pashkëve Katolike
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Pashkët Ortodokse
Apr 13 Easter Monday E hëna e Pashkëve Ortodokse
May 1 May Day Dita Ndërkombëtare e Punonjësve
Sep 7 Mother Teresa Day Dita e Nënë Terezës
Nov 30 Independence Day Dita e Pavarësisë
Nov 30 Liberation Day Dita e Çlirimit
Dec 8 Youth Day Dita Kombëtare e Rinisë
Dec 25 Christmas Day Krishtlindjet

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Frequently Asked Questions About Velagosht

What is the population of Velagosht?

Velagosht has a population of 766 residents and is located in Albania. The population density is 12 people per square mile, spread across 61.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Velagosht?

Velagosht enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.6 inches.

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