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Weather & Climate in Vranisht, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Vranisht enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 317 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 59.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,073 feet.
Temperature
58°F Jan (14°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 58°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,073 ft (327 m) |
| Area | 97.6 sq mi (252.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2097°N, 19.6908°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2,950 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Aug 14, 2003 | 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece | M6.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2020 | 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania | M5.6 | 126 km | 20 km |
| Jun 16, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.6 | 128 km | 32 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 93 km | 22 km |
| Jun 29, 2007 | 10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece | M5.4 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 16 km SW of Néos Oropós, Greece | M5.4 | 150 km | 8 km |
| Jun 13, 1993 | 11 km NE of Párga, Greece | M5.3 | 117 km | 20 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 83 km | 11 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 12 km | 25 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 88 km | 13 km |
| Apr 9, 2001 | 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania | M5.1 | 62 km | 53 km |
| Jan 28, 2020 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Aug 5, 1996 | 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania | M5.1 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania | M5.1 | 141 km | 14 km |
| Aug 20, 1996 | 10 km W of Kónitsa, Greece | M5.0 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 1990 | 4 km NE of Párga, Greece | M5.0 | 119 km | 37 km |
| May 19, 2014 | 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania | M5.0 | 84 km | 10 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 | - | 141 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 121 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 83 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 60 | 27 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 33 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 58°F (14°C) | 6.2 in | |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 5.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 2.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 5.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 7.4 in |
Vranisht has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 44°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.7") and July the driest (0.8").