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Weather & Climate in Amioûn, Lebanon
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Amioûn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 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 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,125 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 343 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Area | 4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,848/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3000°N, 35.8089°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Beirut |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
79 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Mar 22, 1993 | 47 km SE of Protaras, Cyprus | M5.4 | 136 km | 32 km |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M5.2 | 143 km | 7 km |
| Feb 15, 2008 | 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon | M5.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria | M5.0 | 112 km | 27 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M5.0 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria | M4.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria | M4.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.7 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 14 km N of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.5 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.4 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M4.4 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.3 | 121 km | 0 km |
| Feb 10, 2023 | 59 km WNW of ?ar??s, Syria | M4.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2023 | 12 km ENE of Tallkalakh, Syria | M4.3 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2023 | 34 km W of Latakia, Syria | M4.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1993 | 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 19 km WNW of Latakia, Syria | M4.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1992 | 7 km ENE of Tripoli, Lebanon | M4.2 | 20 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 57 km WSW of Latakia, Syria | M4.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 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 | 147 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 6,000 | 147 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 30,000 | 91 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 6.8 in |
Amioûn has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 49°F in February to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.6") and July the driest (0.0").