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Weather & Climate in Pirg, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pirg experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 318 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 40.6 inches. The area receives 22.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 2,858 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,858 ft (871 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7850°N, 20.7061°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,544 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 | 110 km | 14 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 136 km | 13 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 60 km | 14 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 116 km | 20 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 58 km | 13 km |
| Mar 4, 2021 | 7 km S of Kraniá Elassónas, Greece | M5.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 82 km | 3 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 109 km | 22 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 78 km | 11 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 96 km | 22 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 29 km | 10 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece | M5.2 | 116 km | 14 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 108 km | 13 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 109 km | 19 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 103 km | 25 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 15 km SE of Grevená, Greece | M5.1 | 114 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 15 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 60 | 123 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 118 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.4 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 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 (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in |
Pirg has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 35°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.4") and June the driest (1.6").