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Weather & Climate in Bilisht, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bilisht 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 3,038 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 | 3,038 ft (926 m) |
| Area | 1.5 sq mi (3.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,924/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6275°N, 20.9900°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,662 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 | 80 km | 14 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece | M6.3 | 140 km | 8 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 118 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 | 64 km | 14 km |
| Mar 21, 2020 | 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.7 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 146 km | 20 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece | M5.6 | 124 km | 7 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 96 km | 22 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece | M5.5 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 108 km | 3 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 41 km | 13 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 67 km | 11 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece | M5.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 1993 | 11 km NE of Párga, Greece | M5.3 | 147 km | 20 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 96 km | 13 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 80 km | 19 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 67 km | 22 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 112 km | 25 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 34 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 60 | 139 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 137 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 146 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 |
Bilisht 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").