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Weather & Climate in Korçë, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Korçë experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 275 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 33.5 inches. The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,851 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.8°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,851 ft (869 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 22,847/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6186°N, 20.7808°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,743 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 | 93 km | 14 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 135 km | 13 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 72 km | 14 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 11 km E of Verdikoússa, Greece | M5.8 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2020 | 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 132 km | 20 km |
| Mar 12, 2021 | 8 km W of Elassóna, Greece | M5.6 | 137 km | 7 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 57 km | 13 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 102 km | 3 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece | M5.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 91 km | 22 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 1993 | 11 km NE of Párga, Greece | M5.3 | 142 km | 20 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 61 km | 11 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 97 km | 25 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 91 km | 13 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 79 km | 22 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece | M5.2 | 99 km | 14 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 | - | - | 31 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 141 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 60 | 122 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 119 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| October | 51°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in |
Korçë has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 33°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.2") and June the driest (1.5").