Climate - Sabha (Libya)

The climate of Sabha (or Sebha) is subtropical desert, with mild winters, during which it can get cold at night, and very hot, sunny summers.
The city is located in the Libyan desert, at 430 meters (1,410 feet) above sea level, and is the historic capital of the Fezzan region.
In winter, the temperature can occasionally drop to 0 °C (32 °F) or slightly below. In February 1962, it dropped to -3 °C (26.5 °F).
In summer, the temperature can reach or exceed 45 °C (113 °F). The heat record is 47.5 °C (117.5 °F).

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 12.7 °C (54.9 °F), that of the warmest month (June) is of 31.9 °C (89.5 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 10 millimeters (0.4 inches) per year: it is therefore at a desert level. It ranges from 0 mm (0 in) in the driest months (March, April, May, June, July, August, September) to 2 mm (0.1 in) in the wettest one (October). Here is the average precipitation.
On average, there are around 3525 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average sunshine hours per day.

Sabha - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020
(January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December)

In January, the coldest month of the year, the average temperature is of 12.7 °C (55 °F), with a minimum of 6.3 °C (43.4 °F) and a maximum of 19.1 °C (66.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (34.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 25.5 °C (77.5 °F). However, in January 2009, it reached 29 °C (84.2 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 260 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 47%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 kph).

In February, the average temperature is of 14.6 °C (58 °F), with a minimum of 7.9 °C (46.2 °F) and a maximum of 21.4 °C (70.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 2.5 °C (37 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85 °F). However, in February 2004, it reached 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 250 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 38%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 kph).

In March, the average temperature is of 19.8 °C (68 °F), with a minimum of 12.5 °C (54.4 °F) and a maximum of 27 °C (80.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F). However, in March 2010, it reached 39.6 °C (103.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 270 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 28%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 kph).

In April, the average temperature is of 24.5 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 17.2 °C (63 °F) and a maximum of 31.7 °C (89.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (104 °F). However, in April 2000, it reached 43.8 °C (110.8 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 275 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 25%.
The average wind speed is 21 kph (13 kph).

In May, the average temperature is of 28.9 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 21.6 °C (70.8 °F) and a maximum of 36.2 °C (97.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 43 °C (109 °F). However, in May 2013, it reached 45.4 °C (113.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 305 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10 hours per day.
The average humidity is 22%.
The average wind speed is 22 kph (14 kph).

In June, the warmest month of the year, the average temperature is of 31.9 °C (90 °F), with a minimum of 24.5 °C (76.2 °F) and a maximum of 39.4 °C (102.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (65 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (112 °F). However, in June 1997, it reached 47.6 °C (117.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 340 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 11.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 21%.
The average wind speed is 21 kph (13 kph).

In July, the average temperature is of 31.7 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 24.6 °C (76.2 °F) and a maximum of 38.8 °C (101.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 44 °C (111.5 °F). However, in July 2002, it reached 46.3 °C (115.3 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 375 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 12 hours per day.
The average humidity is 24%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 kph).

In August, the average temperature is of 31.6 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 24.6 °C (76.3 °F) and a maximum of 38.6 °C (101.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 43 °C (109 °F). However, in August 2002, it reached 47 °C (116.6 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 360 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 11.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 25%.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 kph).

In September, the average temperature is of 30.9 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 23.8 °C (74.8 °F) and a maximum of 38 °C (100.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (65 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 42.5 °C (108.5 °F). However, in September 1998, it reached 45.4 °C (113.7 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 295 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 10 hours per day.
The average humidity is 26%.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 kph).

In October, the average temperature is of 25.8 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 19 °C (66.2 °F) and a maximum of 32.7 °C (90.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (53.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103 °F). However, in October 1998, it reached 42.2 °C (108 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 1 days.
On average, there are 285 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 9 hours per day.
The average humidity is 31%.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 kph).

In November, the average temperature is of 19.1 °C (66 °F), with a minimum of 12.2 °C (53.9 °F) and a maximum of 26.1 °C (78.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (44 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F). However, in November 1992, it reached 38.3 °C (100.9 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 260 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8.5 hours per day.
The average humidity is 37%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 kph).

In December, the average temperature is of 13.7 °C (57 °F), with a minimum of 7.1 °C (44.7 °F) and a maximum of 20.4 °C (68.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 1.5 °C (34.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). However, in December 2005, it reached 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
On average, there are 250 hours of sunshine per month, i.e. 8 hours per day.
The average humidity is 45%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 kph).