Baabda, Lebanon

Full City Profile

9,000 Population 2,217/sq mi density
705 ft Elevation 215 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Baabda enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average66.0°F
22% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation705 ft (215 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Population Density2,217/sq mi
Coordinates33.8339°N, 35.5442°E
TimezoneAsia/Beirut

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.0"
3% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.46"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

80 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4.

May 11, 2012 76 km S of Ayia Napa, Cyprus M5.4 139 km
Mar 22, 1993 47 km SE of Protaras, Cyprus M5.4 142 km
Feb 15, 2008 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M5.1 61 km
Mar 26, 1997 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M5.0 51 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria M4.9 116 km
Feb 6, 2023 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria M4.7 147 km
Mar 26, 1997 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.7 13 km
Feb 6, 2020 26 km W of Atlit, Israel M4.5 148 km
Sep 1, 2014 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria M4.4 56 km
Feb 22, 2023 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.4 87 km
Jun 20, 1993 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.3 80 km
Feb 11, 2008 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.3 65 km
Jan 21, 2023 12 km ENE of Tallkalakh, Syria M4.3 124 km
Feb 10, 2023 59 km WNW of ?ar??s, Syria M4.3 140 km
Oct 30, 1997 67 km W of ?ar??s, Syria M4.2 126 km
Jun 12, 2008 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.2 59 km
Mar 9, 1992 7 km ENE of Tripoli, Lebanon M4.2 77 km
Nov 12, 1993 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon M4.2 12 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 137 km
Feb 8, 2023 19 km ENE of Bcharré, Lebanon M4.1 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1759 AKKO Earthquake 8.0 m 2,000 93 km
1837 ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS Earthquake - 6,000 93 km
1202 SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA Eruption + Earthquake - 30,000 56 km
1033 AKKO Earthquake - 70,000 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 8.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 54°F (12°C) 6.6 in
March 57°F (14°C) 5.1 in
April 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.8 in
June 74°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in
August 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in
October 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in
November 63°F (17°C) 4.5 in
December 56°F (13°C) 7.1 in

Baabda has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 53°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.5") and June the driest (0.0").

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