Location & Surroundings
Meçaj is a settlement in Berat County, Albania, at 649 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tepelene, 24 km to the south. The national capital Tirana is 94 km to the north. The nearest airport is Vlora International Airport, 56 km away.
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° 30' 31" N, 20° 5' 3" E
- Elevation DEM: 649 m
- Timezone Europe/Tirane
- Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 5 p/km²
- Built-up 0.9%
- Settlement Very low density rural
- Currency Lek (ALL)
- Phone Prefix +355
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 13:03
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 18:49
- Day length 12 h 29 min
Other populated places nearby
Weather in Mecaj
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Mecaj, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 17.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 25.1 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 530 W/m2.
Temperature
17.9 C
Wind
1.7 m/s SE (140 deg)
Humidity
57 %
Pressure
1,016.6 hPa
Clouds
68 %
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 | 17.9 | 1.7 | 140 | 57 | 1,016.6 | - / 0.00 | 68 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 19.1 | 1.8 | 113 | 53 | 1,016.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 29.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 25.1 | 4.0 | 314 | 32 | 1,014.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 529.6 | n/a |
| 18h | 18.2 | 1.5 | 343 | 68 | 1,015.8 | 0.08 / 0.08 | 3 | 51.4 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 15.8 | 1.8 | 117 | 71 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 30h | 18.7 | 1.6 | 133 | 53 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 29.3 | n/a |
| 36h | 27.4 | 5.5 | 297 | 30 | 1,014.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 656.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 18.5 | 1.5 | 325 | 60 | 1,016.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 304.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 15.8 | 1.6 | 123 | 70 | 1,016.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 31 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 18.6 | 1.7 | 135 | 54 | 1,016.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 94 | 23.6 | n/a |
| 60h | 28.5 | 4.9 | 295 | 23 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 65 | 651.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 19.0 | 1.7 | 345 | 63 | 1,017.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 6 | 297.4 | n/a |
| Saturday | 17.1 | 1.2 | 104 | 69 | 1,019.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 96 | 0.0 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 00:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Mecaj?
Now 17.9 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 1.7 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.8 to 25.1 C, max wind 4.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 530 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 Mecaj today?
Sunrise around 06:20 and sunset around 18:49 (local time). Day length about 12h 29m.
What is the local time in Mecaj?
Local time is 13:03. Time zone: Europe/Tirane (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Mecaj?
Mecaj is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Mecaj?
DEM 649 m.
Where is Mecaj located?
It is at 40.50861, 20.08417 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Mecaj in?
It is in Albania.