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Weather & Climate in Râchaïya el Ouadi, Lebanon
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Râchaïya el Ouadi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 339 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 14.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,068 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 59.9°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,068 ft (1,240 m) |
| Area | 26.1 sq mi (67.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5009°N, 35.8437°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Beirut |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
65 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Feb 15, 2008 | 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon | M5.1 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M5.0 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria | M4.9 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.7 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 26 km W of Atlit, Israel | M4.5 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M4.4 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.3 | 48 km | 0 km |
| Jun 20, 1993 | 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2023 | 12 km ENE of Tallkalakh, Syria | M4.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.2 | 42 km | 0 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon | M4.2 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1992 | 7 km ENE of Tripoli, Lebanon | M4.2 | 106 km | 5 km |
| Jan 22, 2022 | 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel | M4.1 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1996 | 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.1 | 41 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon | M4.1 | 72 km | 8 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 19 km ENE of Bcharré, Lebanon | M4.1 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 6 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.0 | 41 km | 5 km |
| Aug 8, 2004 | 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory | M4.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 1997 | 4 km SW of ‘Ein Qun?ya, Israel | M4.0 | 35 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1759 | AKKO | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 2,000 | 64 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 64 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 15 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 96 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 7.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 6.3 in |
Râchaïya el Ouadi has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 41°F in January to 75°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.8") and June the driest (0.0").