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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. The area gets 268 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 268 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,350 ft (1,021 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,676/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3378°N, 20.6789°W |
| 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").