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Heatwaves in Albania

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In the forecast now

No temperatures above 37°C are forecast in Albania for the next 5 days.

Based on our forecast, not an official warning. No notice does not mean no risk. Official warnings for Albania: IGJEUM.

Most days reaching 35°C

Berat16days a year
Elbasan14days a year
Lushnja11days a year
Koman Lake7days a year
Shengjin7days a year
Velipoja7days a year
Shkodra7days a year
Blue Eye7days a year
Permet6days a year
Lezha6days a year

Average days a year, 1991–2020, from ERA5, which slightly understates station extremes.

In Albania Berat has the most days reaching 35°C: about 16 a year, mostly from June to September. The highest temperature in 1991–2020 was 42°C in Berat.

Warmest nights

Butrint106nights
Ksamil104nights
Saranda91nights
Qeparo91nights
Orikum88nights

Nights that stay above 20°C, average a year (1991–2020, ERA5).

Records 1991–2020

Berat42°C
Elbasan42°C
Lushnja42°C
Fier42°C
Orikum42°C

Each place's highest temperature in 1991–2020, from ERA5.

Staying safe in the heat

  • Drink water often, even if you are not thirsty.
  • Avoid the sun and exercise between 12:00 and 17:00.
  • Check on older people, children and anyone chronically ill.
  • Never leave children or pets in a parked car.
  • If you feel dizzy, get a headache or nausea, seek medical help (112).