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Zharrëz, Albania

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5,236 Population 612/sq mi density
112 ft Elevation 34 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Zharrëz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average60.6°F
12% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation112 ft (34 m)
Area8.6 sq mi (22.1 km²)
Population Density612/sq mi
Coordinates40.7092°N, 19.6497°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.2"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.71"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.87"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,453 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 M5.8 140 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 71 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 147 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 131 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 106 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 58 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 149 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 110 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 127 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 63 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 91 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 144 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 139 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 85 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 146 km
Apr 9, 2001 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania M5.1 95 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 85 km
Aug 5, 1996 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania M5.1 108 km
May 19, 2014 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania M5.0 34 km
Oct 16, 2016 6 km S of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.0 138 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 99 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 138 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake 60 50 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake 40 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 67 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.9 in
March 52°F (11°C) 3.3 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.7 in
May 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in
June 72°F (22°C) 1.4 in
July 76°F (25°C) 0.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 76°F (24°C) 1.1 in
September 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in
October 63°F (17°C) 3.9 in
November 54°F (12°C) 5.7 in Wettest
December 49°F (9°C) 5.0 in

Zharrëz has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 46°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (0.9").

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