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Fier

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Updated Monday, October 26, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Fier month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Fier are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 20–24°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 33°C), January the coldest (average low 3°C), and November the wettest (about 170 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January12.52.81177.2
February14.84.4818.2
March16.86.01109.5
April20.18.88110.9
May23.913.19311.8
June29.718.25413.4
July32.920.52513.8
August33.020.73512.8
September28.017.17610.9
October23.212.41089.6
November18.59.11707.1
December14.24.81057.1

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Documented history · 1864

    The settlement took city status in 1864 when Kahreman Pasha Vrioni, the local governor, asked from some French architects to project a future city as an artisan and trade centre.

  2. Documented history · 1992

    Europe's last public execution to date took place in Fier on 25 June 1992; Dritëbardh Çuko and Josif Çuko were hanged 27 days after committing the Libofshë massacre, a bungled robbery and revenge attack in which they murdered a family of five.

  3. Documented history · 1999

    In particular, an Orthodox church was reconstructed in 1999 that allows people to practice their religion.

  4. City status officially granted

    The settlement took city status in 1864 under local governor Kahreman Pasha Vrioni.

  5. Public execution

    Europe's last public execution to date took place in Fier on 25 June 1992.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Notable people born in Fier include:

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  • Hasna Xhukiçi

    Albanian model and beauty pageant titleholder born in Fier who was crowned Miss Universe Albania 2009.

  • Eleni Foureira

    Greek singer born in Fier County.

  • Besa

    Albanian pop singer born in Fier.

  • Keidi Bare

    Albanian footballer born in Fier.

Historical figures

  • Kahreman Pasha Vrioni

    Local governor who asked French architects to project Fier as an artisan and trade centre, leading to its official city status in 1864.

  • Omer Pasha Vrioni II

    Father of Kahreman Pasha Vrioni and figure associated with the 19th-century founding of Fier by the Vrioni family.

Local business and employers

  • Hotel Fieri

    Hotel offering local specialties, Italian dishes, and a bar in Fier.

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01 · Overview

Fier, in brief

Where is Fier located within the Albanian landscape?

Fier is the seventh most populous city of the Republic of Albania and serves as the seat of both Fier County and Fier Municipality. Positioned in southwestern Albania at latitude 40.7251 and longitude 19.55823, the city lies directly on the bank of the Gjanica River. Its geographical setting places it firmly within the flat expanses of the Myzeqe Plain. The landscape around the city is bounded by the Seman River to the north and the Vjosë River to the south, while the southeastern horizon rises toward the foothills of the Mallakastra Mountains.

How does proximity to the sea shape the local climate?

The environmental conditions of the area are directly influenced by the nearby Adriatic Sea situated to the west. Because of this coastal proximity, the locality experiences a seasonal Mediterranean climate. This weather pattern brings distinct seasonal shifts typical of the region, interacting closely with the low-lying plains and surrounding river valleys.

What natural features characterize the surrounding terrain?

Beyond its riverbanks and plain topography, the wider municipal territory stretches across a varied landscape that reaches the Adriatic coastline. The municipal area encompasses territory extending from the mouth of the Seman within the Divjakë-Karavasta National Park in the northwest down to the mouth of the Vjosë in the southwest, where it borders the Vjosa-Narta Protected Landscape. Historically, the surrounding terrain has also been notable for its subterranean resources, including local deposits of oil, gas, and bitumen, with historical records dating back centuries noting natural asphalt and burning escapes of natural gas in the vicinity.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Fier

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01 · Q&A

Where is Fier located and what are its coordinates?

Fier is situated in Albania at geographic coordinates 40.7251, 19.5582, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Fier?

Fier has a recorded population of approximately 56,297 and observes the Europe/Tirane time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Fier?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Fier include SQ, Greek, with ALL used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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