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Weather & Climate in Sirte, Libya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sirte enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 323 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 7.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 56 feet.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 68.8°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 56 ft (17 m) |
| Area | 272.4 sq mi (705.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 392/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 31.2089°N, 16.5887°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tripoli |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
2 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.3.
| Jul 1, 1992 | 84 km WNW of Sirte, Libya | M4.3 | 84 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2000 | 102 km W of Sirte, Libya | M3.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
Sirte has a seasonal temperature swing of 24°F / from 56°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 7.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.0").