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Kardhiq, Albania

Gjirokastër County · Albania

Kardhiq is a small town in Gjirokastër County, Albania with a population of 0. Elevation: 1,611 ft (491 m). Average temperature: 55°F (13°C).

1,611 ft Elevation 491 meters
55°F Avg Temperature 13°C
82.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tirane Timezone

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About Kardhiq

Kardhiq is a village in the former Cepo commune, Gjirokastër County, Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became part of the municipality Gjirokastër. The village is inhabited by both Bektashi Muslim and Orthodox Christian Albanians who speak the Tosk dialect of Albanian. Kardhiq Castle is located near the village.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
Rain82.5 in/yr
Sunny Days314/yr
Elevation1,611 ft (491 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,611 ft (491 m)
Coordinates40.1217°, 20.0275°
TimezoneEurope/Tirane
Country🇦🇱 Albania
State / ProvinceGjirokastër County
Average Temperature55°F (13°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation82.5 inches (2,096 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.4 inches (1 cm)

About Kardhiq

Kardhiq is a small town in Albania (Gjirokastër County) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 1,611 feet (491 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 55°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.

Kardhiq experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 72°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 82.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,611 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average55.1°F
2% above Albania avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,611 ft (491 m)
Area22.8 sq mi (59.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates40.1217°N, 20.0275°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.5"
117% above Albania avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 8.60"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,724 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 22, 2025.

May 13, 1995 10 km W of Aianí, Greece M6.6 142 km
Aug 14, 2003 8 km S of Kanaláki, Greece M6.3 118 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 100 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 142 km
Jun 16, 1990 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece M5.6 105 km
May 26, 2000 10 km WSW of Préveza, Greece M5.6 143 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 63 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 140 km
Feb 25, 1994 15 km W of Lefkáda, Greece M5.4 148 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 104 km
Feb 5, 2019 16 km SW of Néos Oropós, Greece M5.4 128 km
Jun 29, 2007 10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece M5.4 97 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 54 km
Jun 13, 1993 11 km NE of Párga, Greece M5.3 93 km
May 15, 1995 18 km NW of Deskáti, Greece M5.2 139 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 73 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 59 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 128 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 19 km
Aug 14, 2003 10 km NW of Lefkáda, Greece M5.2 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2003 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 118 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 108 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 69 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake 60 57 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake 62 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 7.0 in
February 41°F (5°C) 6.5 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 4.9 in
April 52°F (11°C) 3.9 in
May 60°F (15°C) 2.8 in
June 67°F (19°C) 1.3 in
July 72°F (22°C) 1.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 1.4 in
September 66°F (19°C) 3.0 in
October 56°F (14°C) 5.9 in
November 48°F (9°C) 8.5 in
December 43°F (6°C) 8.6 in Wettest

Kardhiq has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 41°F in February to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.6") and July the driest (1.1").

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Radio Stations near Kardhiq

13 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rythmos 94.9 (GR) greek, pop MP3
Radio Saranda electronic, pop AAC 192 kbps
Άγιος Σπυρίδων 91.1 (GR) ecclesia, greek MP3 128 kbps
Λευκίμμη 105.5 (GR) MP3 224 kbps
Κύμα 90.3 (GR) folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
Star Corfu 88.8 (GR) mainstream, pop music MP3 128 kbps
Rythmos 94.6 (GR) greek pop, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Νέο Ραδιόφωνο 97.9 (GR) greek, mainstream MP3 128 kbps
Corfu Dee Jay 97.5 (GR) dance, electronic MP3 192 kbps
Κέρκυρα (GR) news, pop MP3 128 kbps
87.6 Studio 1 (GR) folk, greek MP3 128 kbps
2000 στα FM (GR) MP3 128 kbps
Life News 102.9 (GR) greek music, news MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Kardhiq

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Archeological Museum
City Museum
Ethnographic Museum
Former Prison
Ismail Kadare House
Military Museum
Museum of Tradition
Muza Ime Musine Kokalari
Skënduli House
Tepelenë internment camp (1949–1954)
Tunnel Nostalgia
Zekate House

Farmers Markets in Kardhiq

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Flea Market

Monuments in Kardhiq

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Lapidar

Castles in Kardhiq

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Kardhiq Castle

Stadiums & Teams in Kardhiq

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Airports Near Kardhiq

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Vlora International AirportVLOLarge Airport
Corfu Ioannis Kapodistrias International AirportCFULarge Airport
Kuçovë Air BaseMedium Airport
Margariti Ultralight AirfieldSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Tirane

🇦🇱 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 Kardhiq?

Kardhiq has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 314 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 82.5 inches.

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