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Weather & Climate in Selenicë, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Selenicë enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 266 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 38.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 60.3°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 266 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 10,017/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.5306°N, 19.6358°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,709 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 | 150 km | 14 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 90 km | 20 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 118 km | 22 km |
| Sep 6, 2009 | 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia | M5.5 | 123 km | 3 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 100 km | 11 km |
| Jun 13, 1993 | 11 km NE of Párga, Greece | M5.3 | 149 km | 20 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 114 km | 13 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 44 km | 25 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 105 km | 14 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania | M5.1 | 82 km | 53 km |
| Aug 5, 1996 | 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania | M5.1 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 6 km S of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Aug 20, 1996 | 10 km W of Kónitsa, Greece | M5.0 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Apr 7, 2004 | 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania | M5.0 | 64 km | 68 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania | M5.0 | 93 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2014 | 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania | M5.0 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 10 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.0 | 117 km | 19 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 106 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 119 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 60 | 33 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 25 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 86 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 6.0 in | Wettest |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 5.4 in |
Selenicë has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 46°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (0.8").