Kukës, Albania
Full City Profile
15,643
Population
2,456/sq mi density
1,152 ft
Elevation
351 meters
51°F
Avg Temperature
11°C
Kukës experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. The area receives 11.1 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,152 ft (351 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,456/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0769°N, 20.4219°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Tirane |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 100 km |
| 1780 | BAY OF KOTOR | Earthquake | 1.7 m | - | 138 km |
| 1911 | OCHRIDA LAKE | Earthquake | - | - | 135 km |
| 1270 | IONIAN SEA | Earthquake | - | - | 115 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (19°C) | 2.2 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 4.3 in |
Kukës has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 33°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (2.0").