Weather & Climate in Arras, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Arras experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 63°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.8 inches. The area receives 12.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,368 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
63°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 46.0°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 63°F (17°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,368 ft (417 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,303/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7358°N, 20.3242°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
1,974 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 95 km | 14 km |
| Apr 24, 2002 | 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo | M5.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 80 km | 20 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 29 km | 3 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 135 km | 13 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 84 km | 4 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 71 km | 14 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 101 km | 23 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 108 km | 21 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 101 km | 13 km |
| Jan 4, 2018 | 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro | M5.1 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania | M5.0 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania | M5.0 | 119 km | 68 km |
| May 19, 2014 | 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania | M5.0 | 95 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 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 | 101 km |
| 1780 | BAY OF KOTOR | Earthquake | 1.7 m | - | 146 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 101 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 84 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 53°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 5.0 in |
Arras has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 30°F in January to 63°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (2.0").