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Weather & Climate in Bsharri, Lebanon
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bsharri experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 276 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 33.1 inches. The area receives 23.0 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,731 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 46.6°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,731 ft (1,442 m) |
| Area | 26.7 sq mi (69.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 749/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2508°N, 36.0106°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Beirut |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
73 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 | 133 km | 7 km |
| Feb 15, 2008 | 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon | M5.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria | M5.0 | 123 km | 27 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M5.0 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria | M4.9 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.8 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria | M4.7 | 118 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 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M4.4 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.3 | 123 km | 0 km |
| Jan 21, 2023 | 12 km ENE of Tallkalakh, Syria | M4.3 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1993 | 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2023 | 59 km WNW of ?ar??s, Syria | M4.3 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 1997 | 67 km W of ?ar??s, Syria | M4.2 | 108 km | 15 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 57 km WSW of Latakia, Syria | M4.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.2 | 117 km | 0 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon | M4.2 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1992 | 7 km ENE of Tripoli, Lebanon | M4.2 | 24 km | 5 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 | 84 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 6.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 34°F (1°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 51°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 57°F (14°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 63°F (17°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 6.0 in |
Bsharri has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 30°F in January to 63°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.8") and July the driest (0.0").