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Byblos, Lebanon

Full City Profile

20,784 Population 10,769/sq mi density
108 ft Elevation 33 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Byblos enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 268 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average66.7°F
24% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days268 days/yr

Geography

Elevation108 ft (33 m)
Area1.9 sq mi (5.0 km²)
Population Density10,769/sq mi
Coordinates34.1211°N, 35.6481°W
TimezoneAsia/Beirut

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 37.3"
2% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.27"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

81 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Jun 23, 2025.

May 11, 2012 76 km S of Ayia Napa, Cyprus M5.4 140 km
Mar 22, 1993 47 km SE of Protaras, Cyprus M5.4 131 km
Feb 15, 2008 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M5.1 94 km
Mar 29, 2006 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria M5.0 127 km
Mar 26, 1997 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M5.0 84 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria M4.9 115 km
Jun 23, 2025 47 km SSE of Ayia Napa, Cyprus M4.8 148 km
Mar 26, 1997 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.7 46 km
Feb 6, 2023 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria M4.7 118 km
Jul 28, 2012 29 km SE of Protaras, Cyprus M4.5 148 km
Feb 22, 2023 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.4 108 km
Sep 1, 2014 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria M4.4 60 km
Feb 11, 2008 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.3 98 km
Jun 20, 1993 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.3 102 km
Feb 10, 2023 59 km WNW of ?ar??s, Syria M4.3 111 km
Jan 21, 2023 12 km ENE of Tallkalakh, Syria M4.3 94 km
Oct 30, 1997 67 km W of ?ar??s, Syria M4.2 100 km
Nov 12, 1993 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon M4.2 40 km
Aug 4, 1991 50 km S of Ayia Napa, Cyprus M4.2 150 km
Feb 24, 2023 57 km WSW of Latakia, Syria M4.2 134 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 2,000 125 km
1837 ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS Earthquake 6,000 125 km
1202 SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA Eruption + Earthquake 30,000 76 km
1033 AKKO Earthquake 70,000 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 8.3 in Coldest, Wettest
February 55°F (13°C) 6.5 in
March 58°F (14°C) 5.0 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.4 in
May 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
October 72°F (22°C) 1.8 in
November 65°F (18°C) 4.7 in
December 58°F (14°C) 7.4 in

Byblos has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 55°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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