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Peshkopi, Albania

Dibër County · Albania

Peshkopi is a small city in Dibër County, Albania with a population of 14,710. Elevation: 2,165 ft (660 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

14,710 Population 20,718/sq mi density
2,165 ft Elevation 660 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
40.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tirane Timezone

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About Peshkopi

Peshkopi

Peshkopi is a town located in the mountainous regions of northeastern Albania, in Dibër County. It is the capital of both the county and the district of Dibër, and is the only county regional capital in Albania which does not share its name with its county. The population as of the 2023 census is 14,710.

People

Population14,710
Density20,718/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain40.3 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation2,165 ft (660 m)
Population14,710
Population Density20,718 / sq mi
Elevation2,165 ft (660 m)
Coordinates41.6850°, 20.4286°
TimezoneEurope/Tirane
Country🇦🇱 Albania
State / ProvinceDibër County
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation40.3 inches (1,024 mm)
Annual Snowfall12.2 inches (31 cm)

About Peshkopi

Peshkopi is a small city in Albania (Dibër County) with a population of 14,710. The city sits at an elevation of 2,165 feet (660 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.

Climate in Peshkopi

Peshkopi has an average annual temperature of 6.9°C (44°F). The hottest month is Jul (15.8°C), the coldest is Jan (-4.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1068 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan -4.1°C / 25°F -5.9° / -2.2° 104.0
Feb -1°C / 30°F -5° / 3° 94.8
Mar 1.6°C / 35°F -2.8° / 6.1° 99.2
Apr 5.8°C / 42°F 1.1° / 10.6° 85.6
May 10.2°C / 50°F 5° / 15.5° 87.1
Jun 13.4°C / 56°F 7.8° / 18.9° 59.2
Jul 15.8°C / 60°F 9.4° / 22.2° 47.0
Aug 15.8°C / 60°F 9.4° / 22.3° 50.8
Sep 12.8°C / 55°F 7° / 18.7° 68.2
Oct 8.4°C / 47°F 3.5° / 13.3° 95.5
Nov 4°C / 39°F 0° / 8° 145.3
Dec 0.1°C / 32°F -3.9° / 4° 130.8
Peshkopi experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 263 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 40.3 inches. The area receives 12.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,165 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average48.9°F
9% below Albania avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,165 ft (660 m)
Area0.7 sq mi (1.8 km²)
Population Density20,718/sq mi
Coordinates41.6850°N, 20.4286°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.3"
6% above Albania avg
Snowfall 12.2"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.24"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,003 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 85 km
Apr 24, 2002 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo M5.7 120 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 84 km
Jan 9, 2022 5 km NNW of Flórina, Greece M5.5 125 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 23 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 74 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 27 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 91 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 131 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 93 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 78 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 118 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 111 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 118 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 95 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 20 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 77 km
May 19, 2014 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania M5.0 93 km
Apr 7, 2004 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania M5.0 113 km
Jun 1, 2019 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania M5.0 127 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 131 111 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 93 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 88 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 33°F (1°C) 3.5 in
March 40°F (4°C) 3.5 in
April 47°F (8°C) 3.3 in
May 56°F (13°C) 3.3 in
June 62°F (17°C) 2.2 in
July 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 2.0 in
September 59°F (15°C) 2.9 in
October 51°F (10°C) 3.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 5.2 in Wettest
December 35°F (1°C) 4.7 in

Peshkopi has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 31°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.2") and July the driest (1.9").

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Schools in Peshkopi

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Shkolla 9-vjecare "Selim Alliu"
Shkolla 9-vjecare "Demir Gashi"
Shkolla e Mesme Profesionale "Nazmi Rushiti"
Gjimnazi "Said Najdeni"
Shkolla 9-vjeçare "Irfan Hajrullai"
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Museums in Peshkopi

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Arras Skanderbeg Museum
Dibra Museum
Kodzhadzhik Memorial center

Hotels in Peshkopi

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bujtina Vrenezi
Hotel Natyra e Qete
Korabi Hotel
Piazza

Restaurants in Peshkopi

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Restaurant Miku
Korabi Hotel
Linda
Restaurant FIDA

Cafes in Peshkopi

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

City Coffee No. 1

Bus Stations in Peshkopi

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AL #516863838
AL #670814297

Gas Stations in Peshkopi

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Elda

Ski Resorts Near Peshkopi

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Brezovica (Brezovicë) 0.0 $0

Airports Near Peshkopi

3 airports within the area.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in Peshkopi

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Xhamia e Re

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Tirane
Elevation
651 m (2,136 ft)
Postal Code
8301
Website
peshkopia.com/

🇦🇱 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 Peshkopi

What is the population of Peshkopi?

Peshkopi has a population of 14,710 residents and is located in Albania. The population density is 20,718 people per square mile, spread across 0.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Peshkopi?

Peshkopi has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.3 inches, with 12.2 inches of snow.

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