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Weather & Climate in Qaşr Bin Ghashīr, Libya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qaşr Bin Ghashīr enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 313 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 12.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 233 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 68.3°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 233 ft (71 m) |
| Area | 268.0 sq mi (694.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 373/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6833°N, 13.1833°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tripoli |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 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 | 78 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2025 | 62 km NE of Tājūrā’, Libya | M4.2 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2023 | near the coast of Libya | M4.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2006 | 76 km N of Al Khums, Libya | M4.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2024 | 69 km N of Al Khums, Libya | M4.0 | 114 km | 15 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 86 km NNE of T?j?r?’, Libya | M3.5 | 113 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 |
| February | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 65°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
Qaşr Bin Ghashīr has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 54°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (0.0").