Vrap, Albania

Full City Profile

3,000 Population 10,714/sq mi density
1,581 ft Elevation 482 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Vrap 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. 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)

Geography

Elevation1,581 ft (482 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density10,714/sq mi
Coordinates41.1475°N, 19.7875°E
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.6"
39% above US avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.75"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,258 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8.

Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 118 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 30 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 139 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 63 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 34 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 139 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 100 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 123 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 110 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 104 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 138 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 41 km
Apr 9, 2001 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania M5.1 130 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 41 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 99 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 100 km
Aug 5, 1996 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania M5.1 137 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 122 km
Jun 1, 2019 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania M5.0 103 km
Aug 20, 1996 10 km W of Kónitsa, Greece M5.0 143 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 131 116 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake - - 89 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake - 60 100 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake - - 89 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake - - 29 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 4.7 in
February 46°F (8°C) 4.1 in Coldest
March 50°F (10°C) 3.9 in
April 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
May 64°F (18°C) 3.2 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 1.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 1.6 in
September 69°F (20°C) 2.8 in
October 61°F (16°C) 3.9 in
November 52°F (11°C) 5.8 in Wettest
December 47°F (8°C) 5.0 in

Vrap has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 46°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (1.4").

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