Sirte, Libya

Full City Profile

135,451 Population 497/sq mi density
56 ft Elevation 17 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
Sirte enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average68.8°F
27% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation56 ft (17 m)
Area272.4 sq mi (705.5 km²)
Population Density497/sq mi
Coordinates31.2089°N, 16.5887°E
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.4"
81% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.89"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.3.

Jul 1, 1992 84 km WNW of Sirte, Libya M4.3 84 km
May 21, 2000 102 km W of Sirte, Libya M3.7 102 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 58°F (15°C) 0.7 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.2 in
May 71°F (21°C) 0.1 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
October 75°F (24°C) 1.0 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
December 59°F (15°C) 1.9 in Wettest

Sirte has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 56°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 7.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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