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Weather & Climate in Hrajel, Lebanon
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Hrajel enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,347 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 60.0°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,347 ft (1,325 m) |
| Area | 4.8 sq mi (12.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,684/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.0172°N, 35.7924°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Beirut |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
73 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Mar 22, 1993 | 47 km SE of Protaras, Cyprus | M5.4 | 148 km | 32 km |
| Feb 15, 2008 | 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon | M5.1 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M5.0 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria | M5.0 | 141 km | 27 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria | M4.9 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria | M4.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.7 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M4.4 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2023 | 12 km ENE of Tallkalakh, Syria | M4.3 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2023 | 59 km WNW of ?ar??s, Syria | M4.3 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1993 | 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.3 | 91 km | 0 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.2 | 85 km | 0 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon | M4.2 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1992 | 7 km ENE of Tripoli, Lebanon | M4.2 | 50 km | 5 km |
| Oct 30, 1997 | 67 km W of ?ar??s, Syria | M4.2 | 116 km | 15 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 57 km WSW of Latakia, Syria | M4.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 19 km ENE of Bcharré, Lebanon | M4.1 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon | M4.1 | 66 km | 8 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 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 | 116 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 6,000 | 116 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 30,000 | 61 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | - | 70,000 | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 10.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 8.4 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 7.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 5.1 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 8.4 in |
Hrajel has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 45°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 46.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (10.2") and July the driest (0.0").