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Massah, Libya

Al Jabal al Akhḑar · Libya

Massah is a small city in Al Jabal al Akhḑar, Libya with a population of 7,831. Elevation: 1,673 ft (510 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

7,831 Population 29/sq mi density
1,673 ft Elevation 510 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
16.3 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tripoli Timezone

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About Massah

Massah and Meribah are place names found in the Hebrew Bible. The Israelites are said to have travelled through Massah and Meribah during the Exodus, although the continuous list of visited stations in Numbers 33 does not mention this. It is debated whether Massah and Meribah were two names for the same place.

People

Population7,831
Density29/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain16.3 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation1,673 ft (510 m)
Population7,831
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation1,673 ft (510 m)
Coordinates32.7525°, 21.6281°
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli
Country🇱🇾 Libya
State / ProvinceAl Jabal al Akhḑar
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation16.3 inches (413 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Massah

Massah is a small city in Libya (Al Jabal al Akhḑar) with a population of 7,831. The city sits at an elevation of 1,673 feet (510 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 52°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.3 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tripoli.

Climate in Massah

Massah has an average annual temperature of 16.4°C (62°F). The hottest month is Aug (22.9°C), the coldest is Jan (9.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 574 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 9.4°C / 49°F 6.2° / 12.6° 128.1
Feb 9.8°C / 50°F 6.2° / 13.5° 92.0
Mar 11.5°C / 53°F 7.3° / 15.7° 68.5
Apr 14.8°C / 59°F 9.8° / 19.9° 28.2
May 18.6°C / 65°F 13° / 24.2° 6.5
Jun 22°C / 72°F 16.4° / 27.6° 2.2
Jul 22.6°C / 73°F 17.6° / 27.7° 0.6
Aug 22.9°C / 73°F 18° / 27.8° 1.5
Sep 21.2°C / 70°F 16.6° / 25.9° 12.0
Oct 18.4°C / 65°F 14.2° / 22.6° 59.4
Nov 14.5°C / 58°F 10.7° / 18.3° 61.9
Dec 11°C / 52°F 7.7° / 14.4° 113.5
Massah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,673 feet.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average64.0°F
19% above Libya avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,673 ft (510 m)
Area267.8 sq mi (693.7 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates32.7525°N, 21.6281°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.3"
57% below Libya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.82"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M0.0 on Sep 27, 2024.

Feb 9, 2012 53 km WNW of Al Bay??’, Libya M4.8 43 km
Sep 9, 1993 19 km SSE of T?krah, Libya M4.5 101 km
Oct 30, 1996 17 km NNW of Al Aby?r, Libya M4.4 115 km
Feb 19, 2020 30 km ENE of Darnah, Libya M4.4 124 km
Nov 11, 2017 30 km NNE of Al Marj, Libya M4.3 66 km
Feb 21, 2019 24 km SSW of Al Bay??’, Libya M4.3 20 km
Feb 19, 2005 142 km N of Al Bay??’, Libya M4.2 145 km
Nov 7, 1999 35 km ENE of Al Marj, Libya M4.1 45 km
Apr 12, 2021 35 km ESE of Darnah, Libya M4.1 126 km
Apr 17, 2021 near the coast of Libya M4.0 148 km
Sep 27, 2024 115 km N of Al Qubbah, Libya M4.0 125 km
May 22, 2008 22 km ENE of Al Marj, Libya M3.9 58 km
May 30, 2002 136 km N of Al Qubbah, Libya M3.8 148 km
May 23, 2008 34 km N of Al Marj, Libya M3.6 69 km
May 12, 2002 90 km NNE of Darnah, Libya M3.6 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 3.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 53°F (11°C) 3.3 in
March 56°F (13°C) 1.5 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
May 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in
July 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.4 in
November 62°F (17°C) 1.6 in
December 55°F (13°C) 3.6 in

Massah has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 52°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Massah

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسة خولة بنت الازور
مدرسة عمرو بن العاص
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Radio Stations near Massah

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Massah

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
QASR LIBYA Museum
Shahhat Museum

Libraries in Massah

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Management Consulting0.0
Omar Al - Mukhtar University Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Massah

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fresh Food Market

Hotels in Massah

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abdul Restrooms

Castles in Massah

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

قصر المقدم

Gas Stations in Massah

6 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
LY #10073143138
LY #1216594027

Banks in Massah

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

National Commercial Bank - Messah

Gyms in Massah

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

نادي القيروان

Airports Near Massah

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Al Abraq International AirportLAQLarge Airport

Post Offices in Massah

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Messah Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Massah

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
مسجد عبدالله بن رواحة

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Tripoli
Elevation
515 m (1,690 ft)

🇱🇾 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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Massah

What is the population of Massah?

Massah has a population of 7,831 residents and is located in Libya. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 267.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Massah?

Massah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 52°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.3 inches.

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