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Weather & Climate in El Hermel, Lebanon
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
El Hermel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,438 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,438 ft (743 m) |
| Area | 52.7 sq mi (136.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 423/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3942°N, 36.3847°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Beirut |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
52 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 | 99 km | 7 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M5.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria | M5.0 | 129 km | 27 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria | M4.9 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.8 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.7 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria | M4.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 14 km N of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.5 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M4.4 | 72 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2023 | 55 km E of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 6 km NNE of Kh?n Shaykh?n, Syria | M4.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2023 | 59 km WNW of ?ar??s, Syria | M4.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2023 | 12 km ENE of Tallkalakh, Syria | M4.3 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 57 km WSW of Latakia, Syria | M4.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon | M4.2 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2002 | 29 km NNE of As Salam?yah, Syria | M4.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.2 | 148 km | 0 km |
| Mar 9, 1992 | 7 km ENE of Tripoli, Lebanon | M4.2 | 43 km | 5 km |
| Oct 30, 1997 | 67 km W of ?ar??s, Syria | M4.2 | 127 km | 15 km |
| Dec 3, 1996 | 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.1 | 106 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in |
El Hermel has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.0").