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Sidon, Lebanon

Full City Profile

163,554 Population 60,576/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Sidon enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 277 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above US avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days277 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density60,576/sq mi
Coordinates33.5575°N, 35.3715°W
TimezoneAsia/Beirut

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 32.8"
14% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 8.15"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

77 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M0.0 on Feb 22, 2023.

May 11, 2012 76 km S of Ayia Napa, Cyprus M5.4 141 km
Feb 15, 2008 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M5.1 26 km
Mar 26, 1997 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M5.0 21 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria M4.9 133 km
Mar 26, 1997 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.7 22 km
Feb 6, 2020 26 km W of Atlit, Israel M4.5 113 km
Sep 1, 2014 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria M4.4 76 km
Feb 22, 2023 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.4 68 km
Jun 20, 1993 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.3 62 km
Feb 11, 2008 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.3 33 km
Sep 13, 1993 94 km WNW of Atlit, Israel M4.3 147 km
Mar 9, 1992 7 km ENE of Tripoli, Lebanon M4.2 112 km
Jun 12, 2008 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.2 29 km
Nov 12, 1993 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon M4.2 33 km
Aug 7, 2011 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel M4.1 139 km
Dec 3, 1996 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.1 26 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 106 km
Feb 8, 1999 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon M4.1 33 km
Feb 8, 2023 19 km ENE of Bcharré, Lebanon M4.1 113 km
Jul 10, 2009 14 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M4.0 28 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 63 km
1837 ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS Earthquake 6,000 63 km
1202 SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA Eruption + Earthquake 30,000 59 km
1033 AKKO Earthquake 70,000 71 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 8.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 53°F (12°C) 6.1 in
March 57°F (14°C) 4.2 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.6 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
October 71°F (22°C) 1.2 in
November 63°F (17°C) 3.8 in
December 56°F (13°C) 6.3 in

Sidon has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 53°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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