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Weather & Climate in Zliten, Libya

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Zliten enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 319 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 9.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.

Temperature

56°F Jan (13°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average69.3°F
28% above US avg
January Average56°F (13°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days319 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area268.7 sq mi (695.9 km²)
Population Density758/sq mi
Coordinates32.4674°N, 14.5687°W
TimezoneAfrica/Tripoli

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.2"
76% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 1.97"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.0.

Dec 29, 2009 21 km N of Mi?r?tah, Libya M5.0 48 km 10 km
Feb 10, 1999 65 km N of Mi?r?tah, Libya M4.5 75 km 10 km
Oct 9, 2013 100 km NE of Mi?r?tah, Libya M4.5 129 km 14 km
Mar 31, 1999 62 km NNE of Zliten, Libya M4.3 63 km 33 km
May 10, 2025 62 km NE of Tājūrā’, Libya M4.2 117 km 10 km
Feb 3, 2006 76 km N of Al Khums, Libya M4.1 100 km 10 km
Jan 27, 1990 99 km NNE of Al Khums, Libya M4.1 109 km 33 km
Feb 11, 1999 near the coast of Libya M4.1 81 km 10 km
Sep 15, 2024 69 km N of Al Khums, Libya M4.0 97 km 15 km
Feb 13, 1999 63 km N of Mi?r?tah, Libya M3.9 78 km 10 km
Feb 10, 1999 76 km NNE of Mi?r?tah, Libya M3.8 91 km 10 km
Feb 14, 1999 71 km NNE of Mi?r?tah, Libya M3.8 94 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 57°F (14°C) 1.1 in
March 61°F (16°C) 0.8 in
April 66°F (19°C) 0.3 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in
October 75°F (24°C) 1.3 in
November 66°F (19°C) 1.3 in
December 59°F (15°C) 2.0 in Wettest

Zliten has a seasonal temperature swing of 27°F / from 56°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 9.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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