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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. The area gets 261 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 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) |
| Sunny Days | 261 days/yr |
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°W |
| 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").