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Weather & Climate in Orenjë, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Orenjë experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 307 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 66.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 44.2 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 2,631 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
68°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,631 ft (802 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2847°N, 20.2119°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,344 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 | 83 km | 14 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 57 km | 20 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 111 km | 13 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 27 km | 3 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 139 km | 11 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 127 km | 4 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 130 km | 25 km |
| Aug 5, 1996 | 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania | M5.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania | M5.1 | 135 km | 53 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 133 km | 13 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 113 km | 23 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 130 km | 21 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 59 km | 14 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania | M5.0 | 91 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1979 | MONTENEGRO | Earthquake | 3.0 m | 131 | 123 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 65 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 60 | 129 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | — | — | 120 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 60 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 60°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 38°F (4°C) | 4.8 in |
Orenjë has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 31°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (1.8").