Weather & Climate in Ersekë, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ersekë has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 61°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 10.3 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,350 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
61°F Jul (16°C)
| Annual Average | 45.3°F |
| 16% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 61°F (16°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,350 ft (1,021 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,695/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3378°N, 20.6789°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4,147 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 | 89 km | 14 km |
| Aug 14, 2003 | 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece | M6.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 9 km W of Týrnavos, Greece | M6.3 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece | M5.8 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 104 km | 14 km |
| Mar 21, 2020 | 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.7 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece | M5.6 | 130 km | 7 km |
| Jun 16, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.6 | 121 km | 32 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 147 km | 20 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece | M5.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 59 km | 22 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 130 km | 3 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 81 km | 13 km |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 16 km SW of Néos Oropós, Greece | M5.4 | 143 km | 8 km |
| Jun 29, 2007 | 10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece | M5.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2021 | 5 km WSW of Týrnavos, Greece | M5.3 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 29 km | 11 km |
| Jun 13, 1993 | 11 km NE of Párga, Greece | M5.3 | 110 km | 20 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 58 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2003 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 131 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 63 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 110 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 60 | 109 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 109 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 51°F (10°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| July | 61°F (16°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 56°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 4.2 in |
Ersekë has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 29°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.6") and June the driest (1.7").