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Ulëz, Albania

Dibër County · Albania

Ulëz is a small town in Dibër County, Albania with a population of 1,229. Elevation: 531 ft (162 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

1,229 Population 15/sq mi density
531 ft Elevation 162 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
49.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tirane Timezone

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About Ulëz

Ulëz

Ulëz is a city and administrative unit in the municipality of Mat, Albania. It has a population of 1,229 as of the 2011 Albanian census. Ulëz is home to the Ulëz Hydroelectric Power Station and designated as part of the Ulza Regional Nature Park. It is the Least-Populated City or settlement of Albania.

People

Population1,229
Density15/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain49.7 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation531 ft (162 m)
Population1,229
Population Density15 / sq mi
Elevation531 ft (162 m)
Coordinates41.6828°, 19.8933°
TimezoneEurope/Tirane
Country🇦🇱 Albania
State / ProvinceDibër County
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation49.7 inches (1,261 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ulëz

Ulëz is a small town in Albania (Dibër County) with a population of 1,229. The city sits at an elevation of 531 feet (162 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 40°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.

Ulëz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 531 feet.

Temperature

40°F Jan (4°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average56.7°F
5% above Albania avg
January Average40°F (4°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation531 ft (162 m)
Area83.6 sq mi (216.6 km²)
Population Density15/sq mi
Coordinates41.6828°N, 19.8933°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.7"
31% above Albania avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 6.65"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.69"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,873 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 M5.8 122 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 49 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 47 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 49 km
Jun 1, 2019 12 km SW of Mborje, Albania M5.2 145 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 79 km
Sep 1, 1994 8 km NW of Kukure?ani, North Macedonia M5.2 128 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 68 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 56 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 38 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 80 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 38 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 109 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 137 km
May 19, 2014 11 km SSW of Cërrik, Albania M5.0 82 km
Apr 7, 2004 21 km NE of Çorovodë, Albania M5.0 120 km
Jun 1, 2019 6 km SSW of Korçë, Albania M5.0 143 km
Jan 8, 2009 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia M4.9 79 km
Jul 9, 2010 7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania M4.9 58 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

5 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 73 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m 121 km
1911 OCHRIDA LAKE Earthquake 115 km
1866 BAY OF VLORE Earthquake 149 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 54 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 40°F (4°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 42°F (6°C) 4.7 in
March 48°F (9°C) 4.4 in
April 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in
May 63°F (17°C) 3.4 in
June 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in
July 74°F (23°C) 1.7 in Warmest, Driest
August 74°F (23°C) 2.1 in
September 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in
October 58°F (15°C) 5.2 in
November 49°F (9°C) 6.7 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 6.1 in

Ulëz has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 40°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (6.7") and July the driest (1.7").

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Radio Stations near Ulëz

6 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Best Pro Electronic electronic, tech house MP3 128 kbps
Radio Shqip - Tirana 92.0 MHz MP3 128 kbps
Albania News 24 TV AAC,H.264 727 kbps
Chill Radio adult contemporary, deep house MP3 96 kbps
RTSH Radio Tirana International AAC 96 kbps
Radio Tirana 1 shqip MP3 170 kbps

Museums in Ulëz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Burgu i Spaçit (1968–1991)
Kulla e Rubikut
National Ethnographic Museum
Skanderbeg Museum

Farmers Markets in Ulëz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Car repairs
Furniture
Old Bazaar
Tregu i Lire
Tregu i Madh Lezhe
Tregu i Pergjithshem

Hotels in Ulëz

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tani

Restaurants in Ulëz

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

"Shpani"

Stadiums & Teams in Ulëz

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Airports Near Ulëz

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Podgorica Airport / Podgorica Golubovci AirbaseTGDLarge Airport
Tirana International Airport Mother TeresaTIALarge Airport
Kukës International AirportKFZMedium Airport
Ćemovsko Polje / Špiro Mugoša AirfieldSmall 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Ulëz

What is the population of Ulëz?

Ulëz has a population of 1,229 residents and is located in Albania. The population density is 15 people per square mile, spread across 83.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ulëz?

Ulëz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 40°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.7 inches.

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