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Nicaj-Shalë, Albania

Shkodër County · Albania

Nicaj-Shalë is a small town in Shkodër County, Albania with a population of 0. Elevation: 2,077 ft (633 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

2,077 ft Elevation 633 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
82.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tirane Timezone

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About Nicaj-Shalë

Nicaj-Shalë

Ницај-Шаља је насељено место у општини Скадар у округу Скадар, Албанија. Према попису из 1989. године, Ницај-Шаља и Брег-Љуми су имали 703 становника.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain82.8 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation2,077 ft (633 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation2,077 ft (633 m)
Coordinates42.2994°, 19.8050°
TimezoneEurope/Tirane
Country🇦🇱 Albania
State / ProvinceShkodër 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 Nicaj-Shalë

Nicaj-Shalë is a small town in Albania (Shkodër County) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 2,077 feet (633 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.

Nicaj-Shalë 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 2,077 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below Albania avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,077 ft (633 m)
Area8.2 sq mi (21.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates42.2994°N, 19.8050°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.8"
118% above Albania avg
Snowfall 249.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.60"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,722 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 M5.7 137 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 109 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 103 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 142 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 117 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 64 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 10 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 140 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 142 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 59 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 79 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 95 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 72 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 40 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 95 km
Jan 8, 2009 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia M4.9 101 km
Jul 9, 2010 7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania M4.9 127 km
Apr 26, 1990 4 km SSE of Peqin, Albania M4.8 143 km
Nov 30, 2000 9 km N of Rubik, Albania M4.8 49 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km SW of Shijak, Albania M4.8 111 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 54 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m 83 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 114 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 3.7 in
March 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in
April 46°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 65°F (19°C) 2.4 in
September 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 4.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 5.6 in Wettest
December 35°F (1°C) 4.9 in

Nicaj-Shalë has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 27°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (2.2").

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Schools in Nicaj-Shalë

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Shkolla Thethit
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Museums in Nicaj-Shalë

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ethnographic Museum of Dukagjin

Hotels in Nicaj-Shalë

9 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Alpine House
Bujtina Harusha
Bujtina Miqesia
Guesthouse “Pjeter Cuni”
Hotel Alpet
Hotel Jezerca
Hotel Spa Kulla e Bajraktarit
Villa Ujëvara e vogël
Villa Ujëvara e vogël

Restaurants in Nicaj-Shalë

5 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar restorant Preka
Bujtina & Restaurant "Gjon Shpella"
Bujtina & Restaurant "Prek Bjeshka"
Restorant - "Blue Eye"
Shpella Garden

Cafes in Nicaj-Shalë

8 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Kafe
Bar Kafe
Bar Restorant Lulash Zelna
Bar Restorant Samueli
Familjare
Kunora e Grunasit
Samueli
Skollaj

Bus Stations in Nicaj-Shalë

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Syni Kalter Tour - Blue Eye Tour

Ski Resorts Near Nicaj-Shalë

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 Nicaj-Shalë

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 Nicaj-Shalë

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kisha e Shën Gjonit
Kisha Katolike Shen Shtjefni, Breglumi (Shkoder-Pult)

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Waterfalls
6
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 Nicaj-Shalë?

Nicaj-Shalë 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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