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Beirut, Lebanon
Full City Profile
1,916,100
Population
248,199/sq mi density
131 ft
Elevation
40 meters
66°F
Avg Temperature
19°C
Beirut 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. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. 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 Average | 66.0°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 269 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 7.7 sq mi (20.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 248,199/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8933°N, 35.5016°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Beirut |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 99 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 99 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 64 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 110 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 |
Beirut 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").