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Qaryat ‘Umar al Mukhtār, Libya

Al Jabal al Akhḑar · Libya

Qaryat ‘Umar al Mukhtār is a small city in Al Jabal al Akhḑar, Libya with a population of 8,031. Elevation: 2,497 ft (761 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,031 Population 30/sq mi density
2,497 ft Elevation 761 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
16.0 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tripoli Timezone

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About Qaryat ‘Umar al Mukhtār

Qaryat ‘Umar al Mukhtār

Qaryat ʽUmar al Mukhtar is a village in the District of Jabal al Akhdar in north-eastern Libya. It was named after the Libyan resistance leader Omar Mukhtar. Under the Italian rule it was known as Mameli after the Italian patriot Goffredo Mameli.

People

Population8,031
Density30/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain16.0 in/yr
Sunny Days307/yr
Elevation2,497 ft (761 m)
Population8,031
Population Density30 / sq mi
Elevation2,497 ft (761 m)
Coordinates32.6298°, 21.6765°
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli
Country🇱🇾 Libya
State / ProvinceAl Jabal al Akhḑar
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation16.0 inches (406 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Qaryat ‘Umar al Mukhtār

Qaryat ‘Umar al Mukhtār is a small city in Libya (Al Jabal al Akhḑar) with a population of 8,031. The city sits at an elevation of 2,497 feet (761 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.0 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tripoli.

Climate in Qaryat ‘Umar al Mukhtār

Qaryat ‘Umar al Mukhtār 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
Qaryat ‘Umar al Mukhtār enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 307 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 16.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,497 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average60.5°F
12% above Libya avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,497 ft (761 m)
Area267.8 sq mi (693.7 km²)
Population Density30/sq mi
Coordinates32.6298°N, 21.6765°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.0"
58% below Libya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.90"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 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 53 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 M4.4 121 km
Nov 11, 2017 30 km NNE of Al Marj, Libya M4.3 72 km
Feb 21, 2019 24 km SSW of Al Bay??’, Libya M4.3 8 km
Nov 7, 1999 35 km ENE of Al Marj, Libya M4.1 47 km
Apr 12, 2021 35 km ESE of Darnah, Libya M4.1 121 km
Apr 17, 2021 near the coast of Libya M4.0 136 km
Sep 27, 2024 115 km N of Al Qubbah, Libya M4.0 137 km
May 22, 2008 22 km ENE of Al Marj, Libya M3.9 60 km
May 23, 2008 34 km N of Al Marj, Libya M3.6 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.2 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.6 in
April 58°F (14°C) 0.8 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.2 in
November 57°F (14°C) 1.7 in
December 50°F (10°C) 3.1 in

Qaryat ‘Umar al Mukhtār has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 47°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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Colleges & Universities in Qaryat ‘Umar al Mukhtār

Institution Type Founded Website
The intermediate institute University

Museums in Qaryat ‘Umar al Mukhtār

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Shahhat Museum

Libraries in Qaryat ‘Umar al Mukhtār

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

Farmers Markets in Qaryat ‘Umar al Mukhtār

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fresh Food Market

Castles in Qaryat ‘Umar al Mukhtār

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

الدار

Gas Stations in Qaryat ‘Umar al Mukhtār

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fuel Station
Fuel Station
LY #6897667686
LY #9310536461

Banks in Qaryat ‘Umar al Mukhtār

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

National Commercial Bank-Omar Al Mukhtar

Airports Near Qaryat ‘Umar al Mukhtār

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Al Abraq International AirportLAQLarge Airport
Al Khadim AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Qaryat ‘Umar al Mukhtār

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mosque
Sultana Mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Tripoli
Elevation
780 m (2,559 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 Qaryat ‘Umar al Mukhtār

What is the population of Qaryat ‘Umar al Mukhtār?

Qaryat ‘Umar al Mukhtār has a population of 8,031 residents and is located in Libya. The population density is 30 people per square mile, spread across 267.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Qaryat ‘Umar al Mukhtār?

Qaryat ‘Umar al Mukhtār enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 307 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.0 inches.

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