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Weather & Climate in Gharyan, Libya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Gharyan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 318 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 9.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,310 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.2°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,310 ft (704 m) |
| Area | 269.6 sq mi (698.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 134/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.1722°N, 13.0203°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tripoli |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
3 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 | 91 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2025 | 62 km NE of Tājūrā’, Libya | M4.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2023 | near the coast of Libya | M4.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 53°F (11°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 1.4 in |
Gharyan has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 9.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.0").