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Weather & Climate in Pogradec, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pogradec experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 270 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 36.5 inches. The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,303 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 270 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,303 ft (702 m) |
| Area | 2.1 sq mi (5.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 21,731/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.9025°N, 20.6525°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,407 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 | 122 km | 14 km |
| Dec 21, 1990 | 14 km WNW of Gouménissa, Greece | M6.1 | 139 km | 13 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 55 km | 14 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 106 km | 20 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 68 km | 3 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 122 km | 22 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 63 km | 13 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 91 km | 11 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 109 km | 25 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 121 km | 13 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 58 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 122 km | 19 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece | M5.2 | 129 km | 14 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 109 km | 22 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 1996 | 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania | M5.1 | 90 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 15 km SE of Grevená, Greece | M5.1 | 127 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 | - | - | 12 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 60 | 125 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 120 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.1 in |
Pogradec has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 33°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 36.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (1.7").