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Weather & Climate in Aajaltoûn, Lebanon
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Aajaltoûn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,894 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 58.4°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,894 ft (882 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,237/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.9653°N, 35.6828°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Beirut |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
75 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| May 11, 2012 | 76 km S of Ayia Napa, Cyprus | M5.4 | 147 km | 17 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 47 km SE of Protaras, Cyprus | M5.4 | 143 km | 32 km |
| Feb 15, 2008 | 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon | M5.1 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria | M5.0 | 145 km | 27 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M5.0 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria | M4.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.7 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria | M4.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M4.4 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.4 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.3 | 82 km | 0 km |
| Feb 10, 2023 | 59 km WNW of ?ar??s, Syria | M4.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2023 | 12 km ENE of Tallkalakh, Syria | M4.3 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1993 | 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 1997 | 67 km W of ?ar??s, Syria | M4.2 | 116 km | 15 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon | M4.2 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1992 | 7 km ENE of Tripoli, Lebanon | M4.2 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.2 | 76 km | 0 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 19 km ENE of Bcharré, Lebanon | M4.1 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon | M4.1 | 54 km | 8 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 | 109 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 109 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 60 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 125 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 9.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 7.9 in | |
| March | 47°F (9°C) | 6.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.6 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 7.8 in |
Aajaltoûn has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 42°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.7") and July the driest (0.0").