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Gjinar, Albania

Elbasan County · Albania

Gjinar is a small town in Elbasan County, Albania with a population of 0. Elevation: 2,507 ft (764 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

2,507 ft Elevation 764 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
52.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tirane Timezone

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About Gjinar

Gjinar is a village and a former municipality in the Elbasan County, central Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Elbasan. The population at the 2011 census was 3,478. The municipal unit consists of the villages Lleshan, Gjinar, Valesh, Pashtresh, Derstile, Llukan, Sterstan, Xibresh, Maskarth, Kaferr and Pobrat. It is part of the Shpati mountainous area, and a touristic destination. It is near a massive pine forest. It is known for weekly bazaar days.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain52.6 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation2,507 ft (764 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation2,507 ft (764 m)
Coordinates41.0225°, 20.1889°
TimezoneEurope/Tirane
Country🇦🇱 Albania
State / ProvinceElbasan County
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation52.6 inches (1,337 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.3 inches (1 cm)

About Gjinar

Gjinar is a small town in Albania (Elbasan County) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 2,507 feet (764 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 52.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.

Gjinar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 314 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 52.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,507 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.2°F
6% above Albania avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,507 ft (764 m)
Area8.5 sq mi (22.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates41.0225°N, 20.1889°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.6"
39% above Albania avg
Snowfall 0.3"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.40"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,623 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 27, 2025.

Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 86 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 65 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 54 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 141 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 103 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 4 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 112 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 102 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 70 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 146 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 101 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 91 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 138 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 132 km
Apr 9, 2001 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania M5.1 106 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 73 km
Aug 5, 1996 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania M5.1 110 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 74 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 96 km
Aug 20, 1996 10 km W of Kónitsa, Greece M5.0 116 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 3.0 m (10 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1979 MONTENEGRO Earthquake 3.0 m 131 145 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 53 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake 60 104 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake 96 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 65 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in
February 40°F (4°C) 3.8 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 3.6 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.4 in
May 60°F (15°C) 3.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in
July 76°F (24°C) 1.6 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.8 in
September 64°F (18°C) 2.7 in
October 56°F (13°C) 3.9 in
November 47°F (8°C) 5.4 in Wettest
December 42°F (6°C) 4.8 in

Gjinar has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 40°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (1.6").

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Radio Stations near Gjinar

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Best Pro Electronic electronic, tech house MP3 128 kbps
Radio Shqip - Tirana 92.0 MHz MP3 128 kbps
Albania News 24 TV AAC,H.264 727 kbps
Chill Radio adult contemporary, deep house MP3 96 kbps
Radio Logos AAC+ 64 kbps
RTSH Radio Tirana International AAC 96 kbps
Radio Tirana 1 shqip MP3 170 kbps

Museums in Gjinar

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ethnographic Museum
Museum "Aleksandër Xhuvani"
Muzeu i Shkollës Normale të Elbasanit

Libraries in Gjinar

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteka Universiteti0.0
Haqif Cela0.0
Librari Kristoforidhi0.0
Qemal Baholli0.0

Farmers Markets in Gjinar

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gastronomia e Ilirit
Lé Parfume
MarketKing
Tregu Fruta Perime Elbasan "Markata"
Tregu i perimeve

Restaurants in Gjinar

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tre Bujtinat

Gas Stations in Gjinar

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AL #3109011648
AL #499046821

Stadiums & Teams in Gjinar

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Gjinar

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle AirportOHDLarge Airport
Tirana International Airport Mother TeresaTIALarge Airport
Kuçovë Air BaseMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gjinar

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kisha e Shën e Premtes
Kisha e Shën Josifit
Kisha e Shën Llazarit

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Tirane
Postal Code
3001

🇦🇱 About Albania

Capital Tirana
Population 2,866,376
Area 28,748 km²
GDP (USD) $23,491,242,727
GDP per capita $9,731
HDI 0.789
Life expectancy 79.6 years
Internet users 83.1%
Urban population 58.2%
Currency ALL (Lek)
Languages Albanian
Calling code +355
TLD .al
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Albania

14 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Viti i Ri
Jan 2 New Year's Day Viti i Ri
Mar 16 Summer Day Dita e Verës
Mar 23 Nowruz Dita e Sulltan Nevruzit
Apr 5 Easter Sunday Pashkët Katolike
Apr 6 Easter Monday E hëna e Pashkëve Katolike
Apr 12 Easter Sunday Pashkët Ortodokse
Apr 13 Easter Monday E hëna e Pashkëve Ortodokse
May 1 May Day Dita Ndërkombëtare e Punonjësve
Sep 7 Mother Teresa Day Dita e Nënë Terezës
Nov 30 Independence Day Dita e Pavarësisë
Nov 30 Liberation Day Dita e Çlirimit
Dec 8 Youth Day Dita Kombëtare e Rinisë
Dec 25 Christmas Day Krishtlindjet

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What is the weather like in Gjinar?

Gjinar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 52.6 inches.

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