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Weather & Climate in Al Bayḑā’, Libya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Bayḑā’ enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,070 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,070 ft (631 m) |
| Area | 60.1 sq mi (155.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,156/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7627°N, 21.7551°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tripoli |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
15 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Feb 9, 2012 | 53 km WNW of Al Bay??’, Libya | M4.8 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1993 | 19 km SSE of T?krah, Libya | M4.5 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Oct 30, 1996 | 17 km NNW of Al Aby?r, Libya | M4.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2020 | 30 km ENE of Darnah, Libya | M4.4 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 2017 | 30 km NNE of Al Marj, Libya | M4.3 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 24 km SSW of Al Bay??’, Libya | M4.3 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2005 | 142 km N of Al Bay??’, Libya | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1990 | 105 km NNE of Darnah, Libya | M4.2 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Nov 7, 1999 | 35 km ENE of Al Marj, Libya | M4.1 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2021 | 35 km ESE of Darnah, Libya | M4.1 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 115 km N of Al Qubbah, Libya | M4.0 | 120 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2008 | 22 km ENE of Al Marj, Libya | M3.9 | 70 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2002 | 136 km N of Al Qubbah, Libya | M3.8 | 143 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 2008 | 34 km N of Al Marj, Libya | M3.6 | 81 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2002 | 90 km NNE of Darnah, Libya | M3.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 3.6 in |
Al Bayḑā’ has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 49°F in January to 74°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.0").