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Sūsah, Libya

Al Jabal al Akhḑar · Libya

Sūsah is a small city in Al Jabal al Akhḑar, Libya with a population of 7,285. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

7,285 Population 2/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
15.1 in Annual Rain
Africa / Tripoli Timezone

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About Sūsah

Sūsah

Sousse, Sūsah, or Soussa, is a city in Tunisia, capital of the Sousse Governorate. Located 140 km (87 mi) south of the capital Tunis, the city has 271,428 inhabitants (2014). Sousse is in the central-east of the country, on the Gulf of Hammamet, which is a part of the Mediterranean Sea. Its economy is based on transport equipment, processed food, olive oil, textiles, and tourism. It is home to the Université de Sousse.

People

Population7,285
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain15.1 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population7,285
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates32.8970°, 21.9658°
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli
Country🇱🇾 Libya
State / ProvinceAl Jabal al Akhḑar
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation15.1 inches (384 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sūsah

Sūsah is a small city in Libya (Al Jabal al Akhḑar) with a population of 7,285. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 54°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.1 inches. The timezone is Africa/Tripoli.

Climate in Sūsah

Sūsah 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
Sūsah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 309 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 15.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above Libya avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area4,268.2 sq mi (11,054.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates32.8970°N, 21.9658°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.1"
60% below Libya avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.62"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

16 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 71 km
Sep 9, 1993 19 km SSE of T?krah, Libya M4.5 137 km
Feb 19, 2020 30 km ENE of Darnah, Libya M4.4 93 km
Nov 11, 2017 30 km NNE of Al Marj, Libya M4.3 99 km
Feb 21, 2019 24 km SSW of Al Bay??’, Libya M4.3 48 km
Aug 2, 2005 152 km N of Al Bay??’, Libya M4.3 136 km
Feb 19, 2005 142 km N of Al Bay??’, Libya M4.2 130 km
May 16, 1990 105 km NNE of Darnah, Libya M4.2 124 km
Nov 7, 1999 35 km ENE of Al Marj, Libya M4.1 80 km
Apr 12, 2021 35 km ESE of Darnah, Libya M4.1 99 km
Jan 20, 2023 75 km E of Darnah, Libya M4.1 139 km
Sep 27, 2024 115 km N of Al Qubbah, Libya M4.0 101 km
May 22, 2008 22 km ENE of Al Marj, Libya M3.9 93 km
May 30, 2002 136 km N of Al Qubbah, Libya M3.8 124 km
May 23, 2008 34 km N of Al Marj, Libya M3.6 101 km
May 12, 2002 90 km NNE of Darnah, Libya M3.6 112 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in Coldest, Wettest
February 54°F (12°C) 2.6 in
March 57°F (14°C) 1.4 in
April 62°F (16°C) 0.6 in
May 67°F (20°C) 0.2 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
July 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 76°F (25°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 74°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 69°F (21°C) 1.5 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
December 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in

Sūsah has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 54°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Sūsah

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسة فرج بومدلله
مدرسة البنات
مدرسة الفتح الاسلامي
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Radio Stations near Sūsah

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Sūsah

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Shahhat Museum

Libraries in Sūsah

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Management Consulting0.0

Farmers Markets in Sūsah

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Fresh Food Market

Hotels in Sūsah

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Manara Hotel -Susah
ALMANRA HOTEL

Restaurants in Sūsah

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Tripoli Restaurant

Castles in Sūsah

1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Palace of the Dux

Gas Stations in Sūsah

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Fuel Station
LY #2336754600
LY #4458135890
LY #788022108

Banks in Sūsah

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

National Commercial Bank-Susah

Gyms in Sūsah

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FC AL MANARA

Airports Near Sūsah

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Al Abraq International AirportLAQLarge Airport

Post Offices in Sūsah

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Susah Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sūsah

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Masque
مسجد
مسجد الشهداء
مسجد الفضيل بوعمر
مسجد عمر المختار

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Shipwrecks
1
Documented shipwreck sites from historical maritime records
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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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sūsah

What is the population of Sūsah?

Sūsah has a population of 7,285 residents and is located in Libya. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 4,268.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sūsah?

Sūsah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 54°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.1 inches.

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