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Weather & Climate in Msalātah, Libya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Msalātah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 316 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 11.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 978 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 68.0°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 978 ft (298 m) |
| Area | 268.4 sq mi (695.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 275/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5835°N, 14.0363°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tripoli |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Dec 29, 2009 | 21 km N of Mi?r?tah, Libya | M5.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 1999 | 65 km N of Mi?r?tah, Libya | M4.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1999 | 62 km NNE of Zliten, Libya | M4.3 | 86 km | 33 km |
| May 10, 2025 | 62 km NE of Tājūrā’, Libya | M4.2 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2006 | 76 km N of Al Khums, Libya | M4.1 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 1990 | 99 km NNE of Al Khums, Libya | M4.1 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Feb 11, 1999 | near the coast of Libya | M4.1 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2024 | 69 km N of Al Khums, Libya | M4.0 | 78 km | 15 km |
| Feb 13, 1999 | 63 km N of Mi?r?tah, Libya | M3.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 1999 | 76 km NNE of Mi?r?tah, Libya | M3.8 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 1999 | 71 km NNE of Mi?r?tah, Libya | M3.8 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 86 km NNE of T?j?r?’, Libya | M3.5 | 124 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 2.2 in |
Msalātah has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 54°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.0").