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Golaj, Albania
Kukës County · Albania
Golaj is a small town in Kukës County, Albania with a population of 0. Elevation: 1,627 ft (496 m). Average temperature: 51°F (11°C).
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About Golaj
Golaj is a village and a former municipality in the Kukës County, northeastern Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Has. The population at the 2023 census was 4,087.
People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,627 ft (496 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.2475°, 20.3803° |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
| Country | 🇦🇱 Albania |
| State / Province | Kukës County |
| Average Temperature | 51°F (11°C) |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 44.0 inches (1,118 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 89.0 inches (226 cm) |
About Golaj
Golaj is a small town in Albania (Kukës County) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 1,627 feet (496 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (11°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below Albania avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,627 ft (496 m) |
| Area | 35.9 sq mi (93.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.2475°N, 20.3803°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | 98 km |
| 1780 | BAY OF KOTOR | Earthquake | 1.7 m | — | 131 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | — | — | 128 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.7 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.3 in |
Golaj has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 31°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (2.0").
Radio Stations near Golaj
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kolektiv Radio (XK) | — | AAC 64 kbps |
Museums in Golaj
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kukes Ethnographic Museum | ||||
| Kulla e Avdullah Pashe Drenit | ||||
| Muzeu Etnografik | ||||
| Muzeu i Zejtarisë | ||||
| SHTEPIA TRADICIONALE E FAMILJES QERKEZI MUZEU HISTORIK 1999 |
Libraries in Golaj
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteka "Ibrahim Rugova" | 0.0 | |||||
| N.T.”Loni” | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Golaj
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Çarshija e Madhe | |||||
| Curri | |||||
| Haxhibeqiri | |||||
| Landi Star 3 | |||||
| Tregu | |||||
| Tregu i Fruta-Perimeve | |||||
| Vegetable Market |
Gas Stations in Golaj
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Golaj
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Ski Resorts Near Golaj
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brezovica (Brezovicë) | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near Golaj
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Priština Adem Jashari International Airport | PRN | Large Airport |
| Kukës International Airport | KFZ | Medium Airport |
| Berane Airport | IVG | Small Airport |
| Gjakovë Air Base | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Albania
14 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Golaj
What is the weather like in Golaj?
Golaj has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.0 inches, with 89.0 inches of snow.