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Weather & Climate in Aalma ech Chaab, Lebanon
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Aalma ech Chaab enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 349 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 35.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,257 feet.
Temperature
59°F Jan (15°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 70.3°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 349 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,257 ft (383 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 188/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1045°N, 35.1820°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Beirut |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
65 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 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M5.0 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.7 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2004 | 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan | M4.5 | 132 km | 12 km |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 26 km W of Atlit, Israel | M4.5 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M4.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.4 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.3 | 28 km | 0 km |
| Sep 13, 1993 | 94 km WNW of Atlit, Israel | M4.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1993 | 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.3 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon | M4.2 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.2 | 34 km | 0 km |
| Aug 7, 2011 | 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel | M4.1 | 90 km | 31 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon | M4.1 | 75 km | 8 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Dead Sea region | M4.1 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2022 | 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel | M4.1 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1996 | 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.1 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 6 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.0 | 35 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 11 km W of Metulla, Israel | M4.0 | 31 km | 1 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.0 | 36 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 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 | 32 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 32 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 88 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 21 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 59°F (15°C) | 8.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.8 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 6.1 in |
Aalma ech Chaab has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 51°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (8.0") and June the driest (0.0").