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Weather & Climate in Petrelë, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Petrelë enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 978 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 56.0°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 255 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
| Area | 37.5 sq mi (97.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 148/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2531°N, 19.8531°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,210 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 | 113 km | 14 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 29 km | 20 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 138 km | 13 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 51 km | 3 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 147 km | 11 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 126 km | 4 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 122 km | 25 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania | M5.1 | 138 km | 53 km |
| Aug 5, 1996 | 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania | M5.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 114 km | 21 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 94 km | 23 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 35 km | 14 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania | M5.0 | 79 km | 68 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania | M5.0 | 106 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 | 108 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 89 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 60 | 113 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | — | — | 102 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 30 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 5.9 in | Wettest |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 5.2 in |
Petrelë has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 41°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.9") and July the driest (1.7").