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Weather & Climate in Sūsah, Libya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sūsah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 309 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 15.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 65.1°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 4,268.2 sq mi (11,054.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8970°N, 21.9658°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tripoli |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
16 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 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Sep 9, 1993 | 19 km SSE of T?krah, Libya | M4.5 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Feb 19, 2020 | 30 km ENE of Darnah, Libya | M4.4 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Nov 11, 2017 | 30 km NNE of Al Marj, Libya | M4.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 24 km SSW of Al Bay??’, Libya | M4.3 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Aug 2, 2005 | 152 km N of Al Bay??’, Libya | M4.3 | 136 km | 25 km |
| Feb 19, 2005 | 142 km N of Al Bay??’, Libya | M4.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| May 16, 1990 | 105 km NNE of Darnah, Libya | M4.2 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Nov 7, 1999 | 35 km ENE of Al Marj, Libya | M4.1 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2021 | 35 km ESE of Darnah, Libya | M4.1 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2023 | 75 km E of Darnah, Libya | M4.1 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 115 km N of Al Qubbah, Libya | M4.0 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 22, 2008 | 22 km ENE of Al Marj, Libya | M3.9 | 93 km | 10 km |
| May 30, 2002 | 136 km N of Al Qubbah, Libya | M3.8 | 124 km | 33 km |
| May 23, 2008 | 34 km N of Al Marj, Libya | M3.6 | 101 km | 10 km |
| May 12, 2002 | 90 km NNE of Darnah, Libya | M3.6 | 112 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) | 3.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in |
Sūsah has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 54°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.0").