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Weather & Climate in Aley, Lebanon
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Aley enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 264 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 39.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,881 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 264 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,881 ft (878 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 39,394/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8053°N, 35.6000°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 | 145 km | 17 km |
| Mar 22, 1993 | 47 km SE of Protaras, Cyprus | M5.4 | 148 km | 32 km |
| Feb 15, 2008 | 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon | M5.1 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M5.0 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria | M4.9 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.7 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 26 km W of Atlit, Israel | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M4.4 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.4 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2023 | 12 km ENE of Tallkalakh, Syria | M4.3 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.3 | 63 km | 0 km |
| Feb 10, 2023 | 59 km WNW of ?ar??s, Syria | M4.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1993 | 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.3 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1992 | 7 km ENE of Tripoli, Lebanon | M4.2 | 78 km | 5 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon | M4.2 | 6 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.2 | 57 km | 0 km |
| Oct 30, 1997 | 67 km W of ?ar??s, Syria | M4.2 | 130 km | 15 km |
| Jan 22, 2022 | 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel | M4.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 19 km ENE of Bcharré, Lebanon | M4.1 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon | M4.1 | 43 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 | 90 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 6,000 | 90 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 30,000 | 50 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | - | 70,000 | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 9.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 7.6 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.7 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 7.5 in |
Aley has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 48°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (9.4") and June the driest (0.0").