Benghazi, Libya

Full City Profile

631,555 Population 5,209/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Benghazi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average68.6°F
27% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area121.2 sq mi (314.0 km²)
Population Density5,209/sq mi
Coordinates32.1149°N, 20.0686°E
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 8.9"
76% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.40"
Driest Month (May) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8.

Feb 9, 2012 53 km WNW of Al Bay??’, Libya M4.8 137 km
Sep 9, 1993 19 km SSE of T?krah, Libya M4.5 61 km
Oct 30, 1996 17 km NNW of Al Aby?r, Libya M4.4 48 km
Nov 11, 2017 30 km NNE of Al Marj, Libya M4.3 107 km
Nov 7, 1999 35 km ENE of Al Marj, Libya M4.1 118 km
Apr 17, 2021 near the coast of Libya M4.0 137 km
May 22, 2008 22 km ENE of Al Marj, Libya M3.9 105 km
May 23, 2008 34 km N of Al Marj, Libya M3.6 108 km
May 31, 2008 near the coast of Libya M3.3 100 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 1.5 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
April 67°F (19°C) 0.2 in
May 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 80°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 78°F (25°C) 0.2 in
October 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in
November 65°F (18°C) 1.1 in
December 59°F (15°C) 2.4 in Wettest

Benghazi has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 56°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 9.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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