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Kolsh, Albania

Kukës County · Albania

Kolsh is a small town in Kukës County, Albania with a population of 0. Elevation: 1,637 ft (499 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

1,637 ft Elevation 499 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
44.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tirane Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain44.0 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation1,637 ft (499 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,637 ft (499 m)
Coordinates42.0781°, 20.3419°
TimezoneEurope/Tirane
Country🇦🇱 Albania
State / ProvinceKukës County
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation44.0 inches (1,118 mm)
Annual Snowfall89.0 inches (226 cm)

About Kolsh

Kolsh is a small town in Albania (Kukës County) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 1,637 feet (499 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.

Kolsh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 284 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 44.0 inches. The area receives 89.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,637 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average50.1°F
7% below Albania avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,637 ft (499 m)
Area6.4 sq mi (16.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates42.0781°N, 20.3419°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.0"
16% above Albania avg
Snowfall 89.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,810 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 M5.8 122 km
Apr 24, 2002 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo M5.7 101 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 106 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 66 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 115 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 18 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 128 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 56 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 76 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 103 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 30 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 95 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 95 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 95 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 100 km
May 19, 2014 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania M5.0 131 km
Jul 9, 2010 7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania M4.9 104 km
Jan 8, 2009 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia M4.9 51 km
Jan 12, 1997 3 km WNW of Lushnjë, Albania M4.8 137 km
Apr 8, 2017 8 km NE of Rrëshen, Albania M4.8 44 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

4 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 94 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m 132 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 136 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in
March 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
May 58°F (14°C) 3.2 in
June 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in
July 68°F (20°C) 2.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
September 61°F (16°C) 3.0 in
October 52°F (11°C) 3.7 in
November 42°F (5°C) 4.8 in Wettest
December 35°F (1°C) 4.4 in

Kolsh has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 31°F in January to 68°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (2.0").

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Radio Stations near Kolsh

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Kolektiv Radio (XK) AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Kolsh

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kukes Ethnographic Museum

Farmers Markets in Kolsh

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Tregu i Fruta-Perimeve

Gas Stations in Kolsh

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Stadiums & Teams in Kolsh

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Airports Near Kolsh

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Priština Adem Jashari International AirportPRNLarge Airport
Tirana International Airport Mother TeresaTIALarge Airport
Kukës International AirportKFZMedium Airport
Gjakovë Air BaseSmall 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 Kolsh?

Kolsh has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°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.

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