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Weather & Climate in Baalbek, Lebanon
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Baalbek enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,881 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.6°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,881 ft (1,183 m) |
| Area | 14.5 sq mi (37.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,140/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0058°N, 36.2181°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Beirut |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
64 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Aug 12, 2024 | 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M5.2 | 144 km | 7 km |
| Feb 15, 2008 | 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon | M5.1 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M5.0 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria | M4.9 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.7 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 14 km N of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.5 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M4.4 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2023 | 59 km WNW of ?ar??s, Syria | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1993 | 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.3 | 111 km | 0 km |
| Jan 21, 2023 | 12 km ENE of Tallkalakh, Syria | M4.3 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 1997 | 67 km W of ?ar??s, Syria | M4.2 | 141 km | 15 km |
| Mar 9, 1992 | 7 km ENE of Tripoli, Lebanon | M4.2 | 57 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.2 | 105 km | 0 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon | M4.2 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon | M4.1 | 103 km | 8 km |
| Dec 3, 1996 | 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.1 | 70 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2005 | 42 km NE of Al Qaryatayn, Syria | M4.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 19 km ENE of Bcharré, Lebanon | M4.1 | 33 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 | 130 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 130 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 60 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 74°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.1 in |
Baalbek has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 40°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.0").