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Weather & Climate in Darnah, Libya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Darnah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 320 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 9.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 66.4°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 17.1 sq mi (44.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,985/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7670°N, 22.6367°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tripoli |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Feb 9, 2012 | 53 km WNW of Al Bay??’, Libya | M4.8 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2020 | 30 km ENE of Darnah, Libya | M4.4 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 24 km SSW of Al Bay??’, Libya | M4.3 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2015 | 126 km NE of Darnah, Libya | M4.3 | 126 km | 19 km |
| May 16, 1990 | 105 km NNE of Darnah, Libya | M4.2 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Nov 7, 1999 | 35 km ENE of Al Marj, Libya | M4.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2021 | 35 km ESE of Darnah, Libya | M4.1 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2023 | 75 km E of Darnah, Libya | M4.1 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 44 km NNE of Tobruk, Libya | M4.1 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 115 km N of Al Qubbah, Libya | M4.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 1996 | 111 km ENE of Darnah, Libya | M3.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2002 | 136 km N of Al Qubbah, Libya | M3.8 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Mar 10, 2003 | 112 km N of Tobruk, Libya | M3.7 | 136 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 2002 | 90 km NNE of Darnah, Libya | M3.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 58°F (15°C) | 1.8 in |
Darnah has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 55°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 9.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.0").