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Lekbibaj, Albania

Kukës County · Albania

Lekbibaj is a small town in Kukës County, Albania with a population of 0. Elevation: 1,043 ft (318 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

1,043 ft Elevation 318 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
82.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tirane Timezone

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About Lekbibaj

Lekbibaj is a village and a former municipality Tropojë northern Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Tropojë. The population at the 2023 census was 644. It is the historical center of the Nikaj-Mërtur region.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain82.8 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation1,043 ft (318 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,043 ft (318 m)
Coordinates42.2947°, 19.9317°
TimezoneEurope/Tirane
Country🇦🇱 Albania
State / ProvinceKukës County
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation82.8 inches (2,102 mm)
Annual Snowfall249.1 inches (633 cm)

About Lekbibaj

Lekbibaj is a small town in Albania (Kukës County) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 1,043 feet (318 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.

Lekbibaj experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 276 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 82.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 249.1 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,043 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average48.7°F
10% below Albania avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,043 ft (318 m)
Area8.2 sq mi (21.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates42.2947°N, 19.9317°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.8"
118% above Albania avg
Snowfall 249.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,761 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.7. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 27, 2025.

Apr 24, 2002 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo M5.7 127 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 112 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 98 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 125 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 140 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 56 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 14 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 150 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 80 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 97 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 69 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 132 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 41 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 98 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 71 km
Jan 8, 2009 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia M4.9 92 km
Jul 9, 2010 7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania M4.9 125 km
Apr 8, 2017 8 km NE of Rrëshen, Albania M4.8 53 km
Mar 23, 2004 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia M4.8 112 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km SW of Shijak, Albania M4.8 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 64 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m 94 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 3.6 in
March 39°F (4°C) 3.6 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.7 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.5 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
July 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.6 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 5.5 in Wettest
December 34°F (1°C) 4.9 in

Lekbibaj has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 27°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.0 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Lekbibaj

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Shkolla 9 Vjeçare Toplan
Shkolla 9 vjecare Betosh, Lekbibaj, Tropoje
Shkolla e fshatit Curraj Poshtem
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Museums in Lekbibaj

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ethnographic Museum of Dukagjin
Muzeu Historik,Bajram Curri

Libraries in Lekbibaj

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteka e Bashkisë së Qytetit Bajram Curri0.0

Clinics in Lekbibaj

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Medical center in Lekbibaj

Stadiums & Teams in Lekbibaj

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Ski Resorts Near Lekbibaj

3 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Kolašin 1600 0.0 $0
Kolašin 1450 0.0 $0
Kolašin 1600 0.0 $0

Airports Near Lekbibaj

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Podgorica Airport / Podgorica Golubovci AirbaseTGDLarge Airport
Kukës International AirportKFZMedium Airport
Berane AirportIVGSmall Airport
Ćemovsko Polje / Špiro Mugoša AirfieldSmall Airport
Gjakovë Air BaseSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lekbibaj

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kisha e "Shen Kollit"
Kisha e Shën Jozefit

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Lekbibaj?

Lekbibaj has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 276 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 82.8 inches, with 249.1 inches of snow.

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