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Weather & Climate in Tarhuna, Libya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tarhuna enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 318 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 10.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,283 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (10°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 66.4°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,283 ft (391 m) |
| Area | 268.8 sq mi (696.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 195/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4350°N, 13.6332°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tripoli |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
7 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.
| Dec 29, 2009 | 21 km N of Mi?r?tah, Libya | M5.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2013 | 2 km WNW of Al Ajaylat, Libya | M4.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 31, 1999 | 62 km NNE of Zliten, Libya | M4.3 | 127 km | 33 km |
| May 10, 2025 | 62 km NE of Tājūrā’, Libya | M4.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2006 | 76 km N of Al Khums, Libya | M4.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2024 | 69 km N of Al Khums, Libya | M4.0 | 107 km | 15 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 86 km NNE of T?j?r?’, Libya | M3.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in |
Tarhuna has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 51°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.0").