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Luftinjë, Albania

Gjirokastër County · Albania

Luftinjë is a small town in Gjirokastër County, Albania with a population of 0. Elevation: 1,417 ft (432 m). Average temperature: 56°F (14°C).

1,417 ft Elevation 432 meters
56°F Avg Temperature 14°C
46.9 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tirane Timezone

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About Luftinjë

Luftinjë is a village and a former municipality in the Gjirokastër County, southern Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Memaliaj. The population at the 2011 census was 1,734. The municipal unit consists of the villages Izvor, Luftinjë, Luftinjë e Sipërme, Rrapaj, Rabie, Gllavë e Vogël, Maricaj, Arrëz e Madhe, Vagalat, Tosk Martalloz, Dervishaj, Zhapokikë, Zhapokikë e Sipërme, Ballaj and Luadhaj.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp56°F (14°C)
Rain46.9 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation1,417 ft (432 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,417 ft (432 m)
Coordinates40.4428°, 19.9544°
TimezoneEurope/Tirane
Country🇦🇱 Albania
State / ProvinceGjirokastër County
Average Temperature56°F (14°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation46.9 inches (1,191 mm)
Annual Snowfall6.6 inches (17 cm)

About Luftinjë

Luftinjë is a small town in Albania (Gjirokastër County) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 1,417 feet (432 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.

Luftinjë enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 309 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 46.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,417 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average56.3°F
4% above Albania avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,417 ft (432 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates40.4428°N, 19.9544°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.9"
23% above Albania avg
Snowfall 6.6"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.90"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

3,494 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Jul 22, 2025.

Sep 1, 1994 4 km S of Demir Hisar, North Macedonia M5.8 133 km
Mar 21, 2020 14 km NNE of Kanaláki, Greece M5.7 134 km
Jun 16, 1990 6 km WNW of Kanaláki, Greece M5.6 141 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 106 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 121 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 129 km
Oct 15, 2016 7 km WSW of Asprángeloi, Greece M5.5 92 km
Jun 29, 2007 10 km NE of Gáïos, Greece M5.4 133 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 70 km
Jul 26, 1996 Greece-Albania border region M5.3 72 km
Jun 13, 1993 11 km NE of Párga, Greece M5.3 129 km
Oct 16, 2016 8 km SSW of Kalpáki, Greece M5.2 88 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 135 km
Dec 24, 1993 8 km NE of Himarë, Albania M5.2 34 km
Jul 17, 1995 7 km S of Siátista, Greece M5.2 137 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 64 km
May 17, 1995 17 km WSW of Aianí, Greece M5.2 147 km
Aug 5, 1996 6 km SSE of Leskovik, Albania M5.1 70 km
Apr 9, 2001 13 km S of Gjinkar, Albania M5.1 56 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 88 km
1883 IONIAN ISLANDS Earthquake 105 km
1866 ALBANIAN COASTS Earthquake 60 50 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake 47 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 5.8 in
February 41°F (5°C) 5.2 in Coldest
March 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in
April 51°F (11°C) 3.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
June 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in
July 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in
September 65°F (18°C) 2.8 in
October 56°F (13°C) 5.0 in
November 48°F (9°C) 6.9 in Wettest
December 44°F (6°C) 6.6 in

Luftinjë has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 41°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.9") and July the driest (1.3").

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Museums in Luftinjë

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Tepelenë internment camp (1949–1954)

Airports Near Luftinjë

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
(Duplicate)Vlora International AirportVLOLarge Airport
Kuçovë Air BaseMedium Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Luftinjë

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Tekke of Gllava

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 Luftinjë?

Luftinjë enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.9 inches, with 6.6 inches of snow.

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