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Baalbek, Lebanon
Full City Profile
30,916
Population
2,140/sq mi density
3,881 ft
Elevation
1,183 meters
58°F
Avg Temperature
14°C
Baalbek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 295 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.6°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,881 ft (1,183 m) |
| Area | 14.5 sq mi (37.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,140/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0058°N, 36.2181°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Beirut |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | 130 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 130 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 60 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in |
Baalbek has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 40°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.0").