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Weather & Climate in Tripoli, Lebanon
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tripoli enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 273 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 34.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 65.8°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (14.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 42,403/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4335°N, 35.8442°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Beirut |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
90 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Mar 22, 1993 | 47 km SE of Protaras, Cyprus | M5.4 | 135 km | 32 km |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M5.2 | 132 km | 7 km |
| Feb 15, 2008 | 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon | M5.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria | M5.0 | 99 km | 27 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M5.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria | M4.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.8 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.7 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria | M4.7 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 39 km WNW of Latakia, Syria | M4.5 | 137 km | 11 km |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 14 km N of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.5 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 28 km WNW of Latakia, Syria | M4.5 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 13, 2003 | 40 km ENE of Protaras, Cyprus | M4.4 | 145 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 6 km NNE of Kh?n Shaykh?n, Syria | M4.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 44 km W of Latakia, Syria | M4.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M4.4 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2023 | 34 km W of Latakia, Syria | M4.3 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1993 | 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.3 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2023 | 12 km ENE of Tallkalakh, Syria | M4.3 | 58 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 105 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 7.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 55°F (13°C) | 6.5 in |
Tripoli has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 52°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (0.0").