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Weather & Climate in Tobruk, Libya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tobruk enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 328 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 4.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 67.1°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 269.9 sq mi (698.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 524/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.0896°N, 23.9539°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tripoli |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
9 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.4.
| Feb 19, 2020 | 30 km ENE of Darnah, Libya | M4.4 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 2, 2017 | 55 km WNW of Al Bard?yah, Libya | M4.4 | 58 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 1990 | 27 km W of Al Bard?yah, Libya | M4.3 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Apr 12, 2021 | 35 km ESE of Darnah, Libya | M4.1 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2023 | 75 km E of Darnah, Libya | M4.1 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 44 km NNE of Tobruk, Libya | M4.1 | 45 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 2023 | near the coast of Libya | M4.1 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 1996 | 111 km ENE of Darnah, Libya | M3.9 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2003 | 112 km N of Tobruk, Libya | M3.7 | 113 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in |
Tobruk has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 55°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 4.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.0").