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Weather & Climate in Halba, Lebanon
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Halba enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 515 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 66.9°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 515 ft (157 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,648/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5428°N, 36.0797°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Beirut |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
74 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 | 107 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 | 99 km | 27 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria | M4.9 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.8 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.7 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria | M4.7 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 11 km SE of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.6 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1996 | 34 km NNW of Latakia, Syria | M4.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 28 km WNW of Latakia, Syria | M4.5 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 39 km WNW of Latakia, Syria | M4.5 | 135 km | 11 km |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 14 km N of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.5 | 112 km | 5 km |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 6 km NNE of Kh?n Shaykh?n, Syria | M4.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 44 km W of Latakia, Syria | M4.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2003 | 6 km NNW of Jisr ash Shugh?r, Syria | M4.4 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M4.4 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 19 km WNW of Latakia, Syria | M4.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2023 | 59 km WNW of ?ar??s, Syria | M4.3 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2023 | 26 km N of Latakia, Syria | M4.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2023 | 34 km W of Latakia, Syria | M4.3 | 126 km | 10 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 | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 5.6 in |
Halba has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 52°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (0.0").