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Weather & Climate in Ar-Raḥaībāt, Libya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ar-Raḥaībāt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 325 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 6.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,883 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.9°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,883 ft (574 m) |
| Area | 270.4 sq mi (700.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 37/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.8464°N, 11.8436°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tripoli |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| May 11, 2013 | 2 km WNW of Al Ajaylat, Libya | M4.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2023 | near the coast of Libya | M4.1 | 92 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 0.9 in |
Ar-Raḥaībāt has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 48°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.0").