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Weather & Climate in Qaryat al Qī‘ān, Libya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qaryat al Qī‘ān enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 328 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 4.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 535 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 68.8°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Area | 270.4 sq mi (700.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 14/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.0557°N, 11.5430°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tripoli |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 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 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2023 | near the coast of Libya | M4.1 | 77 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 67°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in |
Qaryat al Qī‘ān has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 52°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.8") and June the driest (0.0").