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Kurbnesh, Albania

Lezhë County · Albania

Kurbnesh is a small town in Lezhë County, Albania with a population of 1,429. Elevation: 2,444 ft (745 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

1,429 Population 1,504/sq mi density
2,444 ft Elevation 745 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
44.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tirane Timezone

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About Kurbnesh

Kurbnesh

Kurbnesh is a village in the municipality of Mirditë, in Lezhë County, Albania. As of 2023, Kurbnesh had a population of 358 people.

People

Population1,429
Density1,504/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain44.5 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation2,444 ft (745 m)
Population1,429
Population Density1,504 / sq mi
Elevation2,444 ft (745 m)
Coordinates41.7797°, 20.0836°
TimezoneEurope/Tirane
Country🇦🇱 Albania
State / ProvinceLezhë County
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation44.5 inches (1,130 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.5 inches (21 cm)

About Kurbnesh

Kurbnesh is a small town in Albania (Lezhë County) with a population of 1,429. The city sits at an elevation of 2,444 feet (745 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 34°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.

Kurbnesh experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. The area receives 8.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,444 feet.

Temperature

34°F Jan (1°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below Albania avg
January Average34°F (1°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,444 ft (745 m)
Area1.0 sq mi (2.5 km²)
Population Density1,504/sq mi
Coordinates41.7797°N, 20.0836°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.5"
17% above Albania avg
Snowfall 8.5"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,913 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 M5.8 114 km
Apr 24, 2002 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo M5.7 135 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 67 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 42 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 81 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 30 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 71 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 149 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 120 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 88 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 57 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 100 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 57 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 81 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 38 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 119 km
May 19, 2014 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania M5.0 94 km
Jun 1, 2019 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania M5.0 145 km
Apr 7, 2004 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania M5.0 126 km
Jan 8, 2009 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia M4.9 62 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 80 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m 126 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 115 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 72 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 34°F (1°C) 4.5 in Coldest
February 35°F (1°C) 4.0 in
March 40°F (4°C) 3.9 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.4 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.3 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
October 51°F (10°C) 4.3 in
November 42°F (6°C) 5.8 in Wettest
December 37°F (3°C) 5.2 in

Kurbnesh has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 34°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Kurbnesh

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Shkolla e mesme Shkurte Cara
Shkolla 9-vjecare Lami i Madh
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Radio Stations near Kurbnesh

6 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
RTSH Radio Tirana International AAC 96 kbps
Radio Tirana 1 shqip MP3 170 kbps

Museums in Kurbnesh

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arras Skanderbeg Museum
Burgu i Spaçit (1968–1991)
Lumëbardhë Prison
Qafë Bari Prison

Stadiums & Teams in Kurbnesh

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Kurbnesh

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle AirportOHDLarge Airport
Tirana International Airport Mother TeresaTIALarge Airport
Kukës International AirportKFZMedium Airport
Gjakovë Air BaseSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Kurbnesh

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kisha e Shna Ndout

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Tirane
Elevation
745 m (2,444 ft)

🇦🇱 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Kurbnesh

What is the population of Kurbnesh?

Kurbnesh has a population of 1,429 residents and is located in Albania. The population density is 1,504 people per square mile, spread across 1.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Kurbnesh?

Kurbnesh has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 34°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.5 inches, with 8.5 inches of snow.

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