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Veleshnjë, Albania

Full City Profile

541 Population 8/sq mi density
1,014 ft Elevation 309 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Veleshnjë enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 309 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.4°F
4% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,014 ft (309 m)
Area65.6 sq mi (169.9 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates40.6289°N, 19.9381°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
23% above US avg
Snowfall 6.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.10"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,030 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 M5.8 122 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 86 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 102 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 110 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 125 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 51 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 149 km
Jun 13, 1993 11 km NE of Párga, Greece M5.3 149 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 86 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 125 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 143 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 106 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 53 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 66 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 99 km
Aug 5, 1996 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania M5.1 84 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 99 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 144 km
Apr 9, 2001 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania M5.1 73 km
Aug 20, 1996 10 km W of Kónitsa, Greece M5.0 88 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 79 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 126 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake 60 58 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake 52 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 5.1 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 4.5 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.6 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
May 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.6 in
September 65°F (19°C) 2.6 in
October 57°F (14°C) 4.4 in
November 49°F (9°C) 6.1 in Wettest
December 45°F (7°C) 5.5 in

Veleshnjë has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (1.3").

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