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Zhepë, Albania

Berat County · Albania

Zhepë is a small town in Berat County, Albania with a population of 779. Elevation: 2,628 ft (801 m). Average temperature: 53°F (12°C).

779 Population 3/sq mi density
2,628 ft Elevation 801 meters
53°F Avg Temperature 12°C
41.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tirane Timezone

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About Zhepë

Zhepë is a village and a former municipality in Berat County, central Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Skrapar. The population at the 2011 census was 779.

People

Population779
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp53°F (12°C)
Rain41.0 in/yr
Sunny Days262/yr
Elevation2,628 ft (801 m)
Population779
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation2,628 ft (801 m)
Coordinates40.6778°, 20.2869°
TimezoneEurope/Tirane
Country🇦🇱 Albania
State / ProvinceBerat County
Average Temperature53°F (12°C)
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation41.0 inches (1,042 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zhepë

Zhepë is a small town in Albania (Berat County) with a population of 779. The city sits at an elevation of 2,628 feet (801 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 53°F (12°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.

Zhepë experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 262 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 41.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,628 feet.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average53.4°F
1% below Albania avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days262 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,628 ft (801 m)
Area299.2 sq mi (775.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates40.6778°N, 20.2869°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.0"
8% above Albania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.51"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.57"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,569 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 22, 2025.

May 13, 1995 10 km W of Aianí, Greece M6.6 133 km
Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 95 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 150 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 97 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 95 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 102 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 90 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 43 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 73 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 139 km
Jun 13, 1993 11 km NE of Párga, Greece M5.3 147 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 97 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 118 km
May 17, 1995 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece M5.2 131 km
May 15, 1995 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece M5.2 136 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 70 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 99 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 39 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 108 km
Aug 5, 1996 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania M5.1 71 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 50 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 133 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake 60 86 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake 81 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 96 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 4.0 in
March 43°F (6°C) 3.4 in
April 50°F (10°C) 3.4 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
June 65°F (19°C) 1.8 in
July 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 69°F (21°C) 1.7 in
September 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in
October 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
November 46°F (8°C) 5.5 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 5.0 in

Zhepë has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 38°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (1.6").

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Radio Stations near Zhepë

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Logos AAC+ 64 kbps

Museums in Zhepë

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Muzeu Historik

Monuments in Zhepë

2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lapidar on Qafë e Gjarprit
Lapidar on Qafë e Gjarprit

Airports Near Zhepë

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle AirportOHDLarge 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 Zhepë

What is the population of Zhepë?

Zhepë has a population of 779 residents and is located in Albania. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 299.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zhepë?

Zhepë has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 262 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.0 inches.

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