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Weather & Climate in Arrëz, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Arrëz experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.5 inches. The area receives 5.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,734 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.1°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,734 ft (1,138 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 235/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5011°N, 20.8397°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4,083 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.6.
| May 13, 1995 | 10 km W of Aianí, Greece | M6.6 | 82 km | 14 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece | M6.3 | 141 km | 8 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 135 km | 13 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece | M5.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 82 km | 14 km |
| Mar 21, 2020 | 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 144 km | 20 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece | M5.6 | 126 km | 7 km |
| Jun 16, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.6 | 141 km | 32 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece | M5.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 59 km | 13 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 79 km | 22 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 116 km | 3 km |
| Jun 29, 2007 | 10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece | M5.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 49 km | 11 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece | M5.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 1993 | 11 km NE of Párga, Greece | M5.3 | 130 km | 20 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 68 km | 22 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 12 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 45 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 132 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 60 | 124 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 122 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in |
Arrëz has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 32°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.0") and June the driest (1.6").