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Weather & Climate in Umm ar Rizam, Libya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Umm ar Rizam enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 57°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 326 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 5.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet.
Temperature
57°F Jan (14°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 67.9°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 57°F (14°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Area | 9,670.0 sq mi (25,045.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.5333°N, 23.0090°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tripoli |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 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 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2019 | 24 km SSW of Al Bay??’, Libya | M4.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Apr 19, 2015 | 126 km NE of Darnah, Libya | M4.3 | 123 km | 19 km |
| May 16, 1990 | 105 km NNE of Darnah, Libya | M4.2 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Apr 12, 2021 | 35 km ESE of Darnah, Libya | M4.1 | 9 km | 10 km |
| Jan 20, 2023 | 75 km E of Darnah, Libya | M4.1 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 1999 | 44 km NNE of Tobruk, Libya | M4.1 | 102 km | 33 km |
| Sep 20, 2023 | near the coast of Libya | M4.1 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 6, 1996 | 111 km ENE of Darnah, Libya | M3.9 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2003 | 112 km N of Tobruk, Libya | M3.7 | 115 km | 33 km |
| May 12, 2002 | 90 km NNE of Darnah, Libya | M3.6 | 115 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 57°F (14°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 60°F (15°C) | 1.3 in |
Umm ar Rizam has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 57°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 5.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.3") and June the driest (0.0").