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Weather & Climate in Zalţan, Libya
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Zalţan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 322 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 7.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 13 feet.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 68.1°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 13 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 267.3 sq mi (692.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9470°N, 11.8667°W |
| Timezone | Africa/Tripoli |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
4 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Nov 11, 1990 | 89 km ENE of Midoun, Tunisia | M5.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| May 11, 2013 | 2 km WNW of Al Ajaylat, Libya | M4.7 | 50 km | 10 km |
| May 4, 2017 | 13 km NE of Zarzis, Tunisia | M4.4 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Apr 2, 2023 | near the coast of Libya | M4.1 | 32 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 60°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | Wettest |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 1.4 in |
Zalţan has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 54°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 7.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (1.4") and June the driest (0.0").