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Weather & Climate in Bi’r al Ghanam, Libya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bi’r al Ghanam enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 51°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 6.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 489 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.6°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 489 ft (149 m) |
| Area | 830.7 sq mi (2,151.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3091°N, 12.5694°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 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2023 | near the coast of Libya | M4.1 | 72 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 1.0 in |
Bi’r al Ghanam has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 51°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 6.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.0").