Location & Surroundings
Malkaj is a settlement in Gjirokaster County, Albania, at 456 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tepelene, 19 km to the south. The national capital Tirana is 97 km to the north. The nearest airport is Vlora International Airport, 48 km away.
Also known as: Matkaj
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
40° 27' 27" N, 19° 57' 45" E
- Elevation DEM: 456 m
- Timezone Europe/Tirane
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 18 p/km²
- Built-up 2.4%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Lek (ALL)
- Phone Prefix +355
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 00:40
- Sunrise 06:17
- Sunset 18:54
- Day length 12 h 37 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Malkaj
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Malkaj, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 26.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 27.7 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 674 W/m2.
Temperature
26.5 C
Wind
5.3 m/s NW (309 deg)
Humidity
31 %
Pressure
1,017.2 hPa
Clouds
1 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 26.5 | 5.3 | 309 | 31 | 1,017.2 | - / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.5 | 1.8 | 311 | 56 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 328.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.8 | 0.7 | 105 | 71 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.2 | 1.5 | 103 | 48 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 31.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 27.7 | 4.1 | 293 | 21 | 1,017.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 673.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.8 | 2.0 | 327 | 43 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 2 | 322.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 16.7 | 1.6 | 117 | 48 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 49 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 19.9 | 1.6 | 130 | 40 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 22 | 29.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 28.0 | 5.1 | 299 | 25 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 56 | 649.2 | n/a |
| 54h | 20.2 | 1.7 | 321 | 53 | 1,017.2 | 0.10 / 0.10 | 76 | 237.9 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.5 | 1.0 | 187 | 62 | 1,017.6 | 0.05 / 0.15 | 45 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.8 | 1.7 | 135 | 54 | 1,017.4 | 0.00 / 0.15 | 4 | 29.3 | n/a |
| Wednesday | 27.9 | 5.2 | 298 | 31 | 1,014.9 | 0.00 / 0.02 | 66 | 655.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-13 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Malkaj?
Now 26.5 C with mostly clear skies and a 5.3 m/s north-westerly wind. Next 24h: 14.8 to 27.7 C, max wind 5.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 674 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Malkaj today?
Sunrise around 06:18 and sunset around 18:52 (local time). Day length about 12h 34m.
What is the local time in Malkaj?
Local time is 00:40. Time zone: Europe/Tirane (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Malkaj?
Malkaj is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Malkaj?
DEM 456 m.
Where is Malkaj located?
It is at 40.45750, 19.96250 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Malkaj in?
It is in Albania.