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Weather & Climate in Goriçan, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Goriçan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 314 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 52.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 568 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Area | 61.9 sq mi (160.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 12/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8172°N, 19.9817°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,737 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.8.
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 110 km | 14 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 69 km | 20 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 126 km | 22 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 119 km | 13 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 82 km | 3 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 100 km | 11 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 123 km | 13 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 148 km | 22 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 75 km | 25 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 140 km | 23 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania | M5.1 | 89 km | 53 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 1996 | 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania | M5.1 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 81 km | 14 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 6 km S of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.0 | 132 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 | — | — | 69 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 60 | 76 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | — | — | 68 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 67 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.9 in | Coldest |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 1.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 4.7 in |
Goriçan has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 39.1 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (1.3").