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Weather & Climate in Saraqinishtë, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Saraqinishtë experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 314 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 82.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,323 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,323 ft (708 m) |
| Area | 22.8 sq mi (59.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1053°N, 20.2294°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4,042 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 | 125 km | 14 km |
| Aug 14, 2003 | 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece | M6.3 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 1994 | 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia | M5.8 | 145 km | 14 km |
| Mar 21, 2020 | 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.7 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jun 16, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.6 | 98 km | 32 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 149 km | 20 km |
| May 26, 2000 | 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece | M5.6 | 136 km | 0 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 49 km | 22 km |
| Aug 14, 2003 | 11 km W of Lefkáda, Greece | M5.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2022 | 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece | M5.5 | 127 km | 13 km |
| Feb 25, 1994 | 15 km W of Lefkáda, Greece | M5.4 | 142 km | 36 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2007 | 10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece | M5.4 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 16 km SW of Néos Oropós, Greece | M5.4 | 121 km | 8 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 36 km | 11 km |
| Jun 13, 1993 | 11 km NE of Párga, Greece | M5.3 | 86 km | 20 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 36 km | 25 km |
| Aug 14, 2003 | 10 km NW of Lefkáda, Greece | M5.2 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 45 km | 13 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 | — | 110 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | — | — | 101 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | — | — | 70 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 60 | 74 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | — | — | 78 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 6.4 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 5.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 7.7 in |
Saraqinishtë has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 40°F in February to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.7") and July the driest (1.2").