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Weather & Climate in Gjerbës, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gjerbës experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The area receives 4.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,694 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 50.2°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,694 ft (821 m) |
| Area | 299.2 sq mi (775.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6292°N, 20.2511°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,702 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 | 133 km | 14 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 101 km | 14 km |
| Mar 21, 2020 | 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 99 km | 20 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 96 km | 3 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 98 km | 22 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 99 km | 13 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 70 km | 11 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 1993 | 11 km NE of Párga, Greece | M5.3 | 142 km | 20 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece | M5.2 | 136 km | 14 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 119 km | 22 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 95 km | 13 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 64 km | 25 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 131 km | 19 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 111 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 | — | — | 55 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 127 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 60 | 81 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | — | — | 76 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 98 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.3 in | |
| June | 62°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 44°F (6°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 5.2 in |
Gjerbës has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 35°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.7") and July the driest (1.6").