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Weather & Climate in Qaşr Lībiyā, Libya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qaşr Lībiyā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 308 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 15.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,430 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,430 ft (436 m) |
| Area | 6,354.1 sq mi (16,457.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.6333°N, 21.4167°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tripoli |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.8.
| Feb 9, 2012 | 53 km WNW of Al Bay??’, Libya | M4.8 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1993 | 19 km SSE of T?krah, Libya | M4.5 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Oct 30, 1996 | 17 km NNW of Al Aby?r, Libya | M4.4 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2020 | 30 km ENE of Darnah, Libya | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 2017 | 30 km NNE of Al Marj, Libya | M4.3 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 24 km SSW of Al Bay??’, Libya | M4.3 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Nov 7, 1999 | 35 km ENE of Al Marj, Libya | M4.1 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2021 | 35 km ESE of Darnah, Libya | M4.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 17, 2021 | near the coast of Libya | M4.0 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 115 km N of Al Qubbah, Libya | M4.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2008 | 22 km ENE of Al Marj, Libya | M3.9 | 36 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2008 | 34 km N of Al Marj, Libya | M3.6 | 53 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 51°F (11°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 3.4 in |
Qaşr Lībiyā has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 50°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.0").