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Valbonë, Albania

Kukës County · Albania

Valbonë is a small town in Kukës County, Albania with a population of 0. Elevation: 3,058 ft (932 m). Average temperature: 44°F (7°C).

3,058 ft Elevation 932 meters
44°F Avg Temperature 7°C
82.8 in Annual Rain
Europe / Tirane Timezone

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About Valbonë

Valbonë is a village in the Kukës County, northern Albania. It is part of the former municipality Margegaj and situated in the valley of the river Valbonë, south of the mountain, Maja e Thatë. Following the 2015 local government reform, it became part of the municipality of Tropojë. As one of the main settlements in Valbonë Valley National Park, the village offers suitable accommodation for visitors and tourists, primarily in traditional alpine houses or inns.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp44°F (7°C)
Rain82.8 in/yr
Sunny Days276/yr
Elevation3,058 ft (932 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation3,058 ft (932 m)
Coordinates42.4514°, 19.8917°
TimezoneEurope/Tirane
Country🇦🇱 Albania
State / ProvinceKukës County
Average Temperature44°F (7°C)
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Annual Precipitation82.8 inches (2,102 mm)
Annual Snowfall249.1 inches (633 cm)

About Valbonë

Valbonë is a small town in Albania (Kukës County) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 3,058 feet (932 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 44°F (7°C). Temperatures range from 27°F in January to 61°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 82.8 inches. The timezone is Europe/Tirane.

Valbonë has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 61°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 3,058 feet.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 61°F Jul (16°C)
Annual Average44.4°F
18% below Albania avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average61°F (16°C)
Sunny Days276 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,058 ft (932 m)
Area8.2 sq mi (21.3 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates42.4514°N, 19.8917°W
TimezoneEurope/Tirane

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 82.8"
118% above Albania avg
Snowfall 249.1"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.00"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,593 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 M5.7 129 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km WSW of Shijak, Albania M5.6 127 km
Sep 6, 2009 12 km WSW of Debar, North Macedonia M5.5 115 km
Mar 14, 2024 22 km ENE of Bileća, Bosnia and Herzegovina M5.4 113 km
Sep 30, 1998 17 km S of Kukës, Albania M5.3 72 km
Sep 28, 1995 0 km WSW of ?iba?a, Croatia M5.2 143 km
Jul 10, 2005 19 km S of Gusinje, Montenegro M5.2 10 km
Dec 22, 1999 19 km NNE of Peshkopi, Albania M5.1 86 km
Sep 11, 2016 3 km ESE of ?air, North Macedonia M5.1 140 km
Jan 4, 2018 9 km NW of Plav, Montenegro M5.1 23 km
Apr 24, 1990 3 km N of Stari Bar, Montenegro M5.1 72 km
Jan 28, 2020 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 114 km
Aug 21, 2009 9 km WSW of Ulcinj, Montenegro M5.1 88 km
Sep 21, 2019 12 km NW of Vorë, Albania M5.1 113 km
Jan 8, 2009 3 km NNW of Vrutok, North Macedonia M4.9 106 km
Jul 9, 2010 7 km SE of Krrabë, Albania M4.9 143 km
Apr 8, 2017 8 km NE of Rrëshen, Albania M4.8 71 km
Mar 23, 2004 12 km SSE of Prijepolje, Serbia M4.8 94 km
Sep 21, 2019 3 km SW of Shijak, Albania M4.8 129 km
Nov 30, 2000 9 km N of Rubik, Albania M4.8 67 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 69 km
1780 BAY OF KOTOR Earthquake 1.7 m 90 km
1270 IONIAN SEA Earthquake 132 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 3.6 in Coldest
February 29°F (-2°C) 3.3 in
March 35°F (2°C) 3.4 in
April 42°F (5°C) 3.6 in
May 52°F (11°C) 3.6 in
June 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
July 61°F (16°C) 2.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in
September 54°F (12°C) 3.5 in
October 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in
November 37°F (3°C) 5.0 in Wettest
December 31°F (-1°C) 4.4 in

Valbonë has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 27°F in January to 61°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (2.4").

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Radio Stations near Valbonë

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Berane (ME) lokalni MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Valbonë

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ethnographic Museum of Dukagjin
Muzeu Historik,Bajram Curri

Libraries in Valbonë

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteka e Bashkisë së Qytetit Bajram Curri0.0
Gradska biblioteka0.0

Farmers Markets in Valbonë

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Gradska pijaca
Pijaca Plav

Hotels in Valbonë

17 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

4stinet
Bjeshket e Namuna
Bujtina Terthorja
Center Park Valbona
Grand Hotel Valbona
GuestHouse VITA
Hotel Fusha e Gjesë
Hotel Krojet e Rrogamit
Hotel Margjeka
Hotel Rilindja & Car Camping
Magic Space Petros Skafias
Natyra
Quku i Valbones Residenca
Relax
Riverside
Royal Land Hotel & Restaurant
Vila Dini

Restaurants in Valbonë

10 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar & Restaurant Valbona
Breezy
Bujtina
Bujtina Izet Selimaj
camping restaurant
Dragobia
Fusha e Gjesë
Natyra
Relax
Tradita

Cafes in Valbonë

11 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Kafe - Zef Rrgalla
Café - occasionaly open
Cafe and Bar
Café Emanueli
Centre Park Valbona
Coffee, tea and food
Kafe
Kafe Lindi
Leka
Simoni cafe
Tahir's Cafe

Bus Stations in Valbonë

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bus stop to Fierze

Stadiums & Teams in Valbonë

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Ski Resorts Near Valbonë

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 Valbonë

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

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Waterfalls
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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 Valbonë?

Valbonë has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winter temperatures average 27°F in January, while summers reach an average of 61°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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