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Shtiqën, Albania

Kukës County · Albania

Shtiqën is a small town in Kukës County, Albania with a population of 0. Elevation: 1,194 ft (364 m). Average temperature: 50°F (10°C).

1,194 ft Elevation 364 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
44.0 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tirane Timezone

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About Shtiqën

Shtiqën is a village and a former municipality in Kukës County, Albania. At the 2015 local government reform it became a subdivision of the municipality Kukës. The population at the 2023 census was 3,063.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
Rain44.0 in/yr
Sunny Days284/yr
Elevation1,194 ft (364 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,194 ft (364 m)
Coordinates42.0406°, 20.4342°
TimezoneEurope/Tirane
Country🇦🇱 Albania
State / ProvinceKukës County
Average Temperature50°F (10°C)
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation44.0 inches (1,118 mm)
Annual Snowfall89.0 inches (226 cm)

About Shtiqën

Shtiqën is a small town in Albania (Kukës County) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 1,194 feet (364 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 50°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 31°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.0 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.

Shtiqën experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 284 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 44.0 inches. The area receives 89.0 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,194 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average49.5°F
8% below Albania avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days284 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,194 ft (364 m)
Area6.4 sq mi (16.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates42.0406°N, 20.4342°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.0"
16% above Albania avg
Snowfall 89.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 4.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.00"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,833 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 M5.8 115 km
Apr 24, 2002 2 km S of Gjilan, Kosovo M5.7 96 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 108 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 62 km
May 16, 1997 10 km SE of Elbasan, Albania M5.4 112 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 13 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 121 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 64 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 83 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 23 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 108 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 110 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 87 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 98 km
May 19, 2014 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania M5.0 130 km
Jan 8, 2009 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia M4.9 42 km
Jul 9, 2010 7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania M4.9 102 km
May 9, 1995 11 km NNE of Maliq, Albania M4.8 140 km
Jan 12, 1997 3 km WNW of Lushnjë, Albania M4.8 136 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 131 101 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m 140 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 130 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 3.2 in
March 40°F (5°C) 3.3 in
April 48°F (9°C) 3.1 in
May 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
June 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
July 67°F (20°C) 2.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 2.1 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in
October 51°F (11°C) 3.7 in
November 41°F (5°C) 4.8 in Wettest
December 34°F (1°C) 4.3 in

Shtiqën has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 31°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 38.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.8") and July the driest (2.0").

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Schools in Shtiqën

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Qazim Shehu
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Radio Stations near Shtiqën

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Kolektiv Radio (XK) AAC 64 kbps

Museums in Shtiqën

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Kukes Ethnographic Museum
Martyrs Museum

Farmers Markets in Shtiqën

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Tregu i Fruta-Perimeve

Restaurants in Shtiqën

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Shtegu i Gjelbër

Gas Stations in Shtiqën

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AL #481272264

Stadiums & Teams in Shtiqën

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Ski Resorts Near Shtiqën

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Shtiqën

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Priština Adem Jashari International AirportPRNLarge Airport
Tirana International Airport Mother TeresaTIALarge Airport
Kukës International AirportKFZMedium Airport
Gjakovë Air BaseSmall Airport

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 Shtiqën?

Shtiqën has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 31°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 284 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.0 inches, with 89.0 inches of snow.

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