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Weather & Climate in Ballsh, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ballsh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 74°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 41.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 676 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 262 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 676 ft (206 m) |
| Area | 410.8 sq mi (1,064.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5989°N, 19.7347°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,680 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 | 139 km | 14 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 84 km | 20 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 142 km | 13 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 113 km | 3 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 117 km | 22 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 97 km | 11 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 113 km | 13 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 50 km | 25 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania | M5.1 | 81 km | 53 km |
| Aug 5, 1996 | 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania | M5.1 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 98 km | 14 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania | M5.0 | 55 km | 68 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 10 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.0 | 117 km | 19 km |
| Aug 20, 1996 | 10 km W of Kónitsa, Greece | M5.0 | 98 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2014 | 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania | M5.0 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania | M5.0 | 85 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 | - | - | 96 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 124 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 60 | 44 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 36 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 80 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 6.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 5.4 in |
Ballsh has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 44°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (1.0").