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Weather & Climate in Gjirokastër, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gjirokastër experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 938 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 938 ft (286 m) |
| Area | 22.8 sq mi (59.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,029/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.0758°N, 20.1389°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,947 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 |
| Aug 14, 2003 | 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece | M6.3 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2020 | 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.6 | 97 km | 32 km |
| May 26, 2000 | 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece | M5.6 | 135 km | 0 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 149 km | 20 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 135 km | 13 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 53 km | 22 km |
| Aug 14, 2003 | 11 km W of Lefkáda, Greece | M5.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1994 | 15 km W of Lefkáda, Greece | M5.4 | 140 km | 36 km |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 16 km SW of Néos Oropós, Greece | M5.4 | 120 km | 8 km |
| Jun 29, 2007 | 10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece | M5.4 | 91 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 1993 | 11 km NE of Párga, Greece | M5.3 | 85 km | 20 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 44 km | 11 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 48 km | 13 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 29 km | 25 km |
| Aug 14, 2003 | 10 km NW of Lefkáda, Greece | M5.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 119 km | 22 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 | - | 109 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 107 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 65 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 60 | 68 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 72 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 7.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 6.7 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 6.0 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 8.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
Gjirokastër has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 39°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.8") and July the driest (1.1").