Weather & Climate in Potom, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Potom experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. The area receives 4.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,215 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,215 ft (980 m) |
| Area | 299.2 sq mi (775.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4883°N, 20.3733°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,951 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 | 118 km | 14 km |
| Aug 14, 2003 | 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece | M6.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 104 km | 14 km |
| Mar 21, 2020 | 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.6 | 137 km | 32 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 118 km | 20 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 111 km | 3 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 94 km | 13 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 79 km | 22 km |
| Jun 29, 2007 | 10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece | M5.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 1993 | 11 km NE of Párga, Greece | M5.3 | 126 km | 20 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 51 km | 11 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia | M5.2 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 104 km | 22 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece | M5.2 | 120 km | 14 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 77 km | 13 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 115 km | 19 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 60 km | 25 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2003 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 149 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 58 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 114 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 60 | 85 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 83 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 44°F (7°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 5.1 in |
Potom has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 35°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (1.6").