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Al Abyār, Libya

Al Marj · Libya

Al Abyār is a mid-size city in Al Marj, Libya with a population of 32,563. Elevation: 948 ft (289 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

32,563 Population 121/sq mi density
948 ft Elevation 289 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
11.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tripoli Timezone

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About Al Abyār

Abyar (al-Abyā) is a town in the Marj District, in northeastern Libya, roughly 50 km to the east of the city of Benghazi and 42 km southwest of the city of Marj. As of 2010, its estimated population was 32,563.

People

Population32,563
Density121/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain11.3 in/yr
Sunny Days315/yr
Elevation948 ft (289 m)
Population32,563
Population Density121 / sq mi
Elevation948 ft (289 m)
Coordinates32.1900°, 20.5965°
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli
Country🇱🇾 Libya
State / ProvinceAl Marj
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation11.3 inches (287 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Al Abyār

Al Abyār is a mid-size city in Libya (Al Marj) with a population of 32,563. The city sits at an elevation of 948 feet (289 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 11.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tripoli.

Climate in Al Abyār

Al Abyār has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 262 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 64.5
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 47.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 20.2
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 6.8
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 3.2
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.3
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.0
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 0.3
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 3.5
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 16.3
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 32.9
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 66.4
Al Abyār enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 315 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 11.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 948 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average64.8°F
20% above Libya avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation948 ft (289 m)
Area269.5 sq mi (698.1 km²)
Population Density121/sq mi
Coordinates32.1900°N, 20.5965°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.3"
70% below Libya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.83"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

10 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Apr 17, 2021.

Feb 9, 2012 53 km WNW of Al Bay??’, Libya M4.8 97 km
Sep 9, 1993 19 km SSE of T?krah, Libya M4.5 20 km
Oct 30, 1996 17 km NNW of Al Aby?r, Libya M4.4 18 km
Nov 11, 2017 30 km NNE of Al Marj, Libya M4.3 70 km
Feb 21, 2019 24 km SSW of Al Bay??’, Libya M4.3 105 km
Nov 7, 1999 35 km ENE of Al Marj, Libya M4.1 72 km
Apr 17, 2021 near the coast of Libya M4.0 105 km
May 22, 2008 22 km ENE of Al Marj, Libya M3.9 61 km
May 23, 2008 34 km N of Al Marj, Libya M3.6 73 km
May 31, 2008 near the coast of Libya M3.3 114 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 53°F (11°C) 1.9 in
March 56°F (13°C) 0.9 in
April 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.2 in
June 74°F (24°C) 0.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 74°F (24°C) 0.2 in
October 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
November 62°F (17°C) 1.3 in
December 55°F (13°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Al Abyār has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 52°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Al Abyār

Institution Type Founded Website
Garyounis University - Al-Abyar branch University
Higher Institute of Science and Technology - Abyaar University

Schools in Al Abyār

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
الشهيد صلاح قليوان
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Radio Stations near Al Abyār

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Restaurants in Al Abyār

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurant

Cafes in Al Abyār

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe
Cafe

Clinics in Al Abyār

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

LY #812404622
LY #812404623

Gas Stations in Al Abyār

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bu Mariam Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station

Banks in Al Abyār

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AL WAHDA Bank-Al Abyar
North Africa Bank- Al Abyar
مصرف شمال أفريقيا - الأبيار

Shopping Malls in Al Abyār

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

City Mall

Airports Near Al Abyār

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Benina International AirportBENLarge Airport
Al Khadim AirportSmall Airport
Benghazi Aviation Club AirportSmall Airport
Elmarj AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in Al Abyār

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
HATIF LIBYA Company

Churches & Religious Organizations in Al Abyār

8 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Bu Mariam Mosque
Grand Mosque
Khozaima Bin Thabet Mosque
Mosque
Mosque
مسجد
مسجد الرحمة
مسجد عبدالله

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Tripoli
Elevation
280 m (919 ft)

🇱🇾 About Libya

Capital Tripoli
Population 6,678,567
Area 1,759,540 km²
GDP (USD) $44,027,664,915
GDP per capita $6,027
HDI 0.718
Life expectancy 69.3 years
Internet users 88.5%
Urban population 87.9%
Currency LYD (Dinar)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +218
TLD .ly
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Al Abyār

What is the population of Al Abyār?

Al Abyār has a population of 32,563 residents and is located in Libya. The population density is 121 people per square mile, spread across 269.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Al Abyār?

Al Abyār enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 315 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 11.3 inches.

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