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Weather & Climate in Polis-Gostimë, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Polis-Gostimë experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 69°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 1,883 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 52.2°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,883 ft (574 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1333°N, 20.2583°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,520 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 | 79 km | 14 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 65 km | 20 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 101 km | 13 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 40 km | 3 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 1998 | 17 km S of Kukës, Albania | M5.3 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 122 km | 11 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 149 km | 13 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 150 km | 22 km |
| Jul 10, 2005 | 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro | M5.2 | 144 km | 4 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 115 km | 25 km |
| Aug 21, 2009 | 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro | M5.1 | 127 km | 23 km |
| Apr 24, 1990 | 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro | M5.1 | 145 km | 21 km |
| Dec 22, 1999 | 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania | M5.1 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Sep 11, 2016 | 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia | M5.1 | 141 km | 13 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 70 km | 14 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 1996 | 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania | M5.1 | 120 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 | 138 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 52 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 60 | 118 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | — | — | 109 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 66 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 4.2 in | |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.9 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.7 in |
Polis-Gostimë has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 36°F in February to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.7").