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Weather & Climate in Xarrë, Albania
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Xarrë enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.5°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 246 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 43.8 sq mi (113.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 97/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.7283°N, 20.0544°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3,955 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 | 148 km | 14 km |
| Aug 14, 2003 | 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece | M6.3 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Mar 21, 2020 | 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.7 | 65 km | 10 km |
| May 26, 2000 | 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece | M5.6 | 103 km | 0 km |
| Jun 16, 1990 | 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece | M5.6 | 66 km | 32 km |
| Oct 15, 2016 | 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece | M5.5 | 51 km | 22 km |
| Aug 14, 2003 | 11 km W of Lefkáda, Greece | M5.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 1994 | 15 km W of Lefkáda, Greece | M5.4 | 106 km | 36 km |
| Feb 5, 2019 | 16 km SW of Néos Oropós, Greece | M5.4 | 88 km | 8 km |
| May 16, 1997 | 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania | M5.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 29, 2007 | 10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece | M5.4 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jul 26, 1996 | Greece-Albania border region | M5.3 | 65 km | 11 km |
| Jun 13, 1993 | 11 km NE of Párga, Greece | M5.3 | 56 km | 20 km |
| Jun 1, 2019 | 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania | M5.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| May 17, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece | M5.2 | 141 km | 19 km |
| May 15, 1995 | 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece | M5.2 | 141 km | 14 km |
| Aug 14, 2003 | 10 km NW of Lefkáda, Greece | M5.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2016 | 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece | M5.2 | 47 km | 13 km |
| Jul 17, 1995 | 7 km S of Siátista, Greece | M5.2 | 136 km | 22 km |
| Dec 24, 1993 | 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania | M5.2 | 52 km | 25 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.0 m (3 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1948 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | 7 | 137 km |
| 2003 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | 0.5 m | - | 79 km |
| 2015 | IONIAN SEA | Eruption + Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 127 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 145 km |
| 1883 | IONIAN ISLANDS | Earthquake | - | - | 26 km |
| 1866 | ALBANIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 60 | 85 km |
| 1866 | BAY OF VLORE | Earthquake | - | - | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 6.2 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 8.3 in |
Xarrë has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 46°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.3") and July the driest (0.5").