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Weather & Climate in Orikum, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Orikum enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 263 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 40.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 263 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 23 ft (7 m) |
| Area | 4.6 sq mi (12.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 562/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3253°N, 19.4714°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,623 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Mar 21, 2020 | 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 113 km | 20 km |
| Jun 16, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.6 | 149 km | 32 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 150 km | 3 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 115 km | 22 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2007 | 10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece | M5.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 104 km | 11 km |
| Jun 13, 1993 | 11 km NE of Párga, Greece | M5.3 | 138 km | 20 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 111 km | 13 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 35 km | 25 km |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania | M5.1 | 84 km | 53 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 127 km | 14 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 1996 | 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania | M5.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jun 21, 1992 | 33 km WSW of Gáïos, Greece | M5.0 | 135 km | 36 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania | M5.0 | 85 km | 68 km |
| Aug 20, 1996 | 10 km W of Kónitsa, Greece | M5.0 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 1990 | 4 km NE of Párga, Greece | M5.0 | 140 km | 37 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 | - | - | 129 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 102 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 60 | 7 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 10 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 108 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 6.6 in | Wettest |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 5.9 in |
Orikum has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 45°F in January to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.6") and July the driest (0.7").