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Weather & Climate in Himarë, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Himarë enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.9°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 244 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 97.6 sq mi (252.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 47/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1017°N, 19.7447°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,005 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Aug 14, 2003 | 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece | M6.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2020 | 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.6 | 115 km | 32 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 139 km | 20 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 84 km | 22 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 16 km SW of Néos Oropós, Greece | M5.4 | 137 km | 8 km |
| Jun 29, 2007 | 10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece | M5.4 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 1993 | 11 km NE of Párga, Greece | M5.3 | 104 km | 20 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 78 km | 11 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 9 km | 25 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 79 km | 13 km |
| Aug 5, 1996 | 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania | M5.1 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania | M5.1 | 56 km | 53 km |
| Jun 21, 2006 | 14 km WNW of Préveza, Greece | M5.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 1990 | 4 km NE of Párga, Greece | M5.0 | 106 km | 37 km |
| Jun 21, 1992 | 33 km WSW of Gáïos, Greece | M5.0 | 107 km | 36 km |
| May 19, 2014 | 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania | M5.0 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania | M5.0 | 82 km | 68 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 | - | 128 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 126 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 70 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 60 | 37 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 44 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 6.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 7.7 in |
Himarë has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 43°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.0") and July the driest (0.8").