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Weather & Climate in Aaïtanît, Lebanon
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Aaïtanît enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 273 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 34.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,448 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,448 ft (1,051 m) |
| Area | 5.5 sq mi (14.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,236/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5614°N, 35.6703°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Beirut |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
67 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Feb 15, 2008 | 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon | M5.1 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M5.0 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria | M4.9 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.7 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 26 km W of Atlit, Israel | M4.5 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M4.4 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.4 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.3 | 41 km | 0 km |
| Jun 20, 1993 | 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.3 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2023 | 12 km ENE of Tallkalakh, Syria | M4.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.2 | 35 km | 0 km |
| Mar 9, 1992 | 7 km ENE of Tripoli, Lebanon | M4.2 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon | M4.2 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1996 | 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.1 | 25 km | 5 km |
| Jan 22, 2022 | 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel | M4.1 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon | M4.1 | 55 km | 8 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 19 km ENE of Bcharré, Lebanon | M4.1 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2008 | 7 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.0 | 34 km | 1 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 6 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.0 | 33 km | 5 km |
| Aug 4, 1997 | 4 km SW of ‘Ein Qun?ya, Israel | M4.0 | 39 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 64 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 6,000 | 64 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 30,000 | 31 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | - | 70,000 | 88 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 8.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 6.9 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 6.7 in |
Aaïtanît has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 43°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.5") and July the driest (0.0").