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Weather & Climate in Tripoli, Libya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tripoli enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 312 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 13.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 68.3°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 1,207.3 sq mi (3,127.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,079/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8874°N, 13.1873°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tripoli |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
6 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.7.
| May 11, 2013 | 2 km WNW of Al Ajaylat, Libya | M4.7 | 79 km | 10 km |
| May 10, 2025 | 62 km NE of Tājūrā’, Libya | M4.2 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2023 | near the coast of Libya | M4.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2006 | 76 km N of Al Khums, Libya | M4.1 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Sep 15, 2024 | 69 km N of Al Khums, Libya | M4.0 | 103 km | 15 km |
| Feb 27, 2005 | 86 km NNE of T?j?r?’, Libya | M3.5 | 92 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
Tripoli has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 55°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.0").