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Ghadames, Libya

Nālūt · Libya

Ghadames is a small city in Nālūt, Libya with a population of 12,096. Elevation: 1,112 ft (339 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

12,096 Population 80,640/sq mi density
1,112 ft Elevation 339 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
1.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tripoli Timezone

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About Ghadames

Ghadames

Ghadames or Ghadamis is an oasis town in the Nalut District of the Tripolitania region in northwestern Libya.

People

Population12,096
Density80,640/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain1.1 in/yr
Sunny Days334/yr
Elevation1,112 ft (339 m)
Population12,096
Population Density80,640 / sq mi
Elevation1,112 ft (339 m)
Coordinates30.1337°, 9.5007°
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli
Country🇱🇾 Libya
State / ProvinceNālūt
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average90°F (32°C)
Annual Precipitation1.1 inches (29 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ghadames

Ghadames is a small city in Libya (Nālūt) with a population of 12,096. The city sits at an elevation of 1,112 feet (339 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 90°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 1.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tripoli.

Climate in Ghadames

Ghadames has an average annual temperature of 23.3°C (74°F). The hottest month is Jul (33.3°C), the coldest is Jan (12°C). Average annual precipitation is 36 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12°C / 54°F 5.6° / 18.5° 5.6
Feb 14.2°C / 58°F 6.9° / 21.6° 5.3
Mar 18.4°C / 65°F 11.3° / 25.4° 6.6
Apr 22.8°C / 73°F 15.3° / 30.4° 3.2
May 28.2°C / 83°F 20.6° / 35.7° 0.9
Jun 32.1°C / 90°F 24.1° / 40.1° 0.9
Jul 33.3°C / 92°F 25.3° / 41.3° 0.0
Aug 33.2°C / 92°F 24.7° / 41.7° 0.1
Sep 30.8°C / 87°F 23.4° / 38.1° 3.0
Oct 24.2°C / 76°F 17.4° / 31.1° 4.1
Nov 17.2°C / 63°F 10.5° / 24° 1.2
Dec 13°C / 55°F 6.3° / 19.7° 5.4
Ghadames has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 334 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 1.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,112 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 90°F Jul (32°C)
Annual Average72.1°F
34% above Libya avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average90°F (32°C)
Sunny Days334 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,112 ft (339 m)
Area14.8 sq mi (38.4 km²)
Population Density80,640/sq mi
Coordinates30.1337°N, 9.5007°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 1.1"
97% below Libya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Mar) 0.28"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 0.1 in Coldest
February 56°F (14°C) 0.2 in
March 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in Wettest
April 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in
May 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in
June 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in
July 90°F (32°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 90°F (32°C) 0.0 in
September 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
October 74°F (23°C) 0.1 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.1 in
December 53°F (12°C) 0.2 in

Ghadames has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 52°F in January to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 1.2 inches, with March being the wettest month (0.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Ghadames

Institution Type Founded Website
Higher Institute of Science and Technology - Ghadamis University

Radio Stations near Ghadames

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Hotels in Ghadames

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ein Al Fares Hotel
Hotel Bab Al-Fatah
Stars Ghadamis Hotel
Winzric Hotel -Ghadamis

Restaurants in Ghadames

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Perugina Resturant

Castles in Ghadames

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gadames Castle

Clinics in Ghadames

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Health Care
مستشفى غدامس

Bus Stations in Ghadames

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bus Station AIN AL FARIS

Gas Stations in Ghadames

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Feul Station
LY #2043768819

Banks in Ghadames

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

National Commercial Bank - Ghadamis
North Africa Bank -Ghadmis
مصرف شمال أفريقيا - غدامس

Airports Near Ghadames

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ghadames AirportLTDMedium Airport

Post Offices in Ghadames

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Post Office -Ghadamis

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Ghadames

2 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Old Town of GhadamèsCultural1986
Old Town of Ghadamès

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ghadames

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque of Salam neighborhood
مسجد أسامة
مسجد الفاروق
مسجد المستشفى

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Tripoli
Elevation
357 m (1,171 ft)
Area
38.4 km² (14.8 mi²)
Website
ghadames.com

🇱🇾 About Libya

Capital Tripoli
Population 6,678,567
Area 1,759,540 km²
GDP (USD) $44,027,664,915
GDP per capita $6,027
HDI 0.718
Life expectancy 69.3 years
Internet users 88.5%
Urban population 87.9%
Currency LYD (Dinar)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +218
TLD .ly
Driving side right

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Ghadames

Old Town of Ghadamès
Cultural · inscribed 1986
Ghadamès, known as 'the pearl of the desert', stands in an oasis. It is one of the oldest pre-Saharan cities and an outstanding example of a traditional settlement. Its domestic architecture is characterized by a vertical division of functions: the ground floo...
Old Town of Ghadamès
· inscribed 0

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ghadames

What is the population of Ghadames?

Ghadames has a population of 12,096 residents and is located in Libya. The population density is 80,640 people per square mile, spread across 14.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ghadames?

Ghadames has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 90°F in July. The area receives 334 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 1.1 inches.

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