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Weather & Climate in Marjayoun, Lebanon
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Marjayoun enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 339 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 29.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,398 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,398 ft (731 m) |
| Area | 3.0 sq mi (7.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,012/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3603°N, 35.5911°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Beirut |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
66 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Feb 15, 2008 | 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon | M5.1 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M5.0 | 13 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria | M4.9 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.7 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 26 km W of Atlit, Israel | M4.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M4.4 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.4 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.3 | 20 km | 0 km |
| Jun 20, 1993 | 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.3 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.2 | 14 km | 0 km |
| Mar 9, 1992 | 7 km ENE of Tripoli, Lebanon | M4.2 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon | M4.2 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 19 km ENE of Bcharré, Lebanon | M4.1 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon | M4.1 | 63 km | 8 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Dead Sea region | M4.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1996 | 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.1 | 44 km | 5 km |
| Jan 22, 2022 | 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel | M4.1 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Aug 7, 2011 | 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel | M4.1 | 137 km | 31 km |
| Jun 13, 2008 | 7 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.0 | 14 km | 1 km |
| Jul 10, 2009 | 14 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.0 | 23 km | 10 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 | 41 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 6,000 | 41 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 30,000 | 41 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | - | 70,000 | 68 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 5.6 in |
Marjayoun has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 50°F in February to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.4") and June the driest (0.0").