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Shahhat, Libya

Al Jabal al Akhḑar · Libya

Shahhat is a small city in Al Jabal al Akhḑar, Libya with a population of 29,206. Elevation: 2,047 ft (624 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).

29,206 Population 109/sq mi density
2,047 ft Elevation 624 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
17.9 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tripoli Timezone

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About Shahhat

Shahhat

Shahhat or Shahat is a town in the District of Jabal al Akhdar in northeastern Libya on the Mediterranean coast. It is located 24 km (15 mi) east of Bayda.

People

Population29,206
Density109/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp61°F (16°C)
Rain17.9 in/yr
Sunny Days304/yr
Elevation2,047 ft (624 m)
Population29,206
Population Density109 / sq mi
Elevation2,047 ft (624 m)
Coordinates32.8043°, 21.8661°
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli
Country🇱🇾 Libya
State / ProvinceAl Jabal al Akhḑar
Average Temperature61°F (16°C)
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation17.9 inches (455 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Shahhat

Shahhat is a small city in Libya (Al Jabal al Akhḑar) with a population of 29,206. The city sits at an elevation of 2,047 feet (624 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.9 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tripoli.

Climate in Shahhat

Shahhat 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
Shahhat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,047 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average61.3°F
14% above Libya avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days304 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,047 ft (624 m)
Area267.8 sq mi (693.7 km²)
Population Density109/sq mi
Coordinates32.8043°N, 21.8661°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.9"
53% below Libya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

17 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 63 km
Sep 9, 1993 19 km SSE of T?krah, Libya M4.5 124 km
Feb 19, 2020 30 km ENE of Darnah, Libya M4.4 102 km
Oct 30, 1996 17 km NNW of Al Aby?r, Libya M4.4 138 km
Nov 11, 2017 30 km NNE of Al Marj, Libya M4.3 88 km
Aug 2, 2005 152 km N of Al Bay??’, Libya M4.3 147 km
Feb 21, 2019 24 km SSW of Al Bay??’, Libya M4.3 35 km
Feb 19, 2005 142 km N of Al Bay??’, Libya M4.2 139 km
May 16, 1990 105 km NNE of Darnah, Libya M4.2 138 km
Nov 7, 1999 35 km ENE of Al Marj, Libya M4.1 68 km
Apr 12, 2021 35 km ESE of Darnah, Libya M4.1 105 km
Jan 20, 2023 75 km E of Darnah, Libya M4.1 147 km
Sep 27, 2024 115 km N of Al Qubbah, Libya M4.0 113 km
May 22, 2008 22 km ENE of Al Marj, Libya M3.9 81 km
May 30, 2002 136 km N of Al Qubbah, Libya M3.8 136 km
May 12, 2002 90 km NNE of Darnah, Libya M3.6 126 km
May 23, 2008 34 km N of Al Marj, Libya M3.6 91 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 4.3 in Coldest, Wettest
February 49°F (9°C) 3.2 in
March 53°F (11°C) 1.9 in
April 58°F (15°C) 0.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.6 in
November 58°F (15°C) 2.1 in
December 52°F (11°C) 3.5 in

Shahhat has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 48°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Shahhat

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسة الشهيد
مدرسة زيد بن ثابت
Al Zahra School
School
School
مدرسة المرحوم نوري اسباق
مدرسة ستلونه
مدرسة قاطمة الزهراء
مدرسة العروبة الثانوية
مدرسة صلاح الدين
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Radio Stations near Shahhat

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Shahhat

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Shahhat Museum

Libraries in Shahhat

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

Farmers Markets in Shahhat

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fresh Food Market

Restaurants in Shahhat

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Chili's
Chills Restaurant
Kudo
Restaurant
Restaurant Cave
Restaurant Cave

Cafes in Shahhat

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clock Cafe

Monuments in Shahhat

6 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cyrene
Cyrene East Necropolis
Cyrene North Necropolis
Cyrene South Necropolis
Cyrene West Necropolis
Tomb of the Mnasarchoi

Castles in Shahhat

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Temple of Apolo

Clinics in Shahhat

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Andalusia Medical Center
Dr. WAFA Clinic
Libyan Red Crescent Society

Gas Stations in Shahhat

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station
Fuel Station

Banks in Shahhat

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AL WAHDA Bank -Shehhat
Bank of Commerce and Development -Shehhat
National Commercial Bank-Shehhat
North Africa Bank -Shehhat

Gyms in Shahhat

3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FC AL SADAQA
FC AL SADAQA
FC SHABAB AL JABL

Airports Near Shahhat

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Al Abraq International AirportLAQLarge Airport

Post Offices in Shahhat

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
HATIF LIBYA Company

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Shahhat

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Archaeological Site of CyreneCultural1982

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shahhat

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
ابوبكر الصديق
مسجد
مسجد
مسجد
مسجد

Quick Facts

Timezone
Africa/Tripoli

🇱🇾 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 Shahhat

Archaeological Site of Cyrene
Cultural · inscribed 1982
A colony of the Greeks of Thera, Cyrene was one of the principal cities in the Hellenic world. It was Romanized and remained a great capital until the earthquake of 365. A thousand years of history is written into its ruins, which have been famous since the 18...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shahhat

What is the population of Shahhat?

Shahhat has a population of 29,206 residents and is located in Libya. The population density is 109 people per square mile, spread across 267.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shahhat?

Shahhat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 304 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.9 inches.

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