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Weather & Climate in Qaryat Sulūq, Libya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qaryat Sulūq enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 322 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 7.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 68.2°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Area | 121.2 sq mi (314.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 164/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.6682°N, 20.2521°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tripoli |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.5.
| Sep 9, 1993 | 19 km SSE of T?krah, Libya | M4.5 | 86 km | 33 km |
| Oct 30, 1996 | 17 km NNW of Al Aby?r, Libya | M4.4 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 2017 | 30 km NNE of Al Marj, Libya | M4.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 1999 | 35 km ENE of Al Marj, Libya | M4.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2021 | near the coast of Libya | M4.0 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2008 | 22 km ENE of Al Marj, Libya | M3.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2008 | 34 km N of Al Marj, Libya | M3.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
Qaryat Sulūq has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 55°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 7.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.0").