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Weather & Climate in Shahhat, Libya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shahhat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,047 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 61.3°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,047 ft (624 m) |
| Area | 267.8 sq mi (693.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 109/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8043°N, 21.8661°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tripoli |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 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 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1993 | 19 km SSE of T?krah, Libya | M4.5 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Feb 19, 2020 | 30 km ENE of Darnah, Libya | M4.4 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 1996 | 17 km NNW of Al Aby?r, Libya | M4.4 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 2017 | 30 km NNE of Al Marj, Libya | M4.3 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2005 | 152 km N of Al Bay??’, Libya | M4.3 | 147 km | 25 km |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 24 km SSW of Al Bay??’, Libya | M4.3 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Feb 19, 2005 | 142 km N of Al Bay??’, Libya | M4.2 | 139 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1990 | 105 km NNE of Darnah, Libya | M4.2 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Nov 7, 1999 | 35 km ENE of Al Marj, Libya | M4.1 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2021 | 35 km ESE of Darnah, Libya | M4.1 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2023 | 75 km E of Darnah, Libya | M4.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 115 km N of Al Qubbah, Libya | M4.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2008 | 22 km ENE of Al Marj, Libya | M3.9 | 81 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2002 | 136 km N of Al Qubbah, Libya | M3.8 | 136 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 2002 | 90 km NNE of Darnah, Libya | M3.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2008 | 34 km N of Al Marj, Libya | M3.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 3.5 in |
Shahhat has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 48°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.0").