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).

Sabha - Climate data

In Sabha, 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.
In Sabha, precipitation amounts to 10 millimeters (0.4 inches) per year: it is therefore at a desert level. On average, it never exceeds 5 mm (0.2 in) per month.
In Sabha, there are on average around 3525 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Sabha - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the coldest month of the year, the weather in Sabha is usually mild. 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, it reached 29 °C (84.2 °F) in January 2009.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 79% of the time.
The average humidity is 47%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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In February, the weather in Sabha is usually very mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, it reached 35 °C (95 °F) in February 2004.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 79% of the time.
The average humidity is 38%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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In March, the weather in Sabha is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 5 °C (41 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (97 °F). However, it reached 39.6 °C (103.3 °F) in March 2010.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 28%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).

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In April, the weather in Sabha is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 10 °C (50 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (104 °F). However, it reached 43.8 °C (110.8 °F) in April 2000.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 25%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 21 kph (13 mph).

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In May, the weather in Sabha is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 43 °C (109 °F). However, it reached 45.4 °C (113.7 °F) in May 2013.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 22%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 22 kph (14 mph).

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In June, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Sabha is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (65 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (112 °F). However, it reached 47.6 °C (117.7 °F) in June 1997.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 11.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 82% of the time.
The average humidity is 21%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 21 kph (13 mph).

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In July, the weather in Sabha is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, it reached 46.3 °C (115.3 °F) in July 2002.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 12 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 89% of the time.
The average humidity is 24%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).

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In August, the weather in Sabha is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, it reached 47 °C (116.6 °F) in August 2002.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 11.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 90% of the time.
The average humidity is 25%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 18 kph (11 mph).

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In September, the weather in Sabha is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, the temperature usually drops to around 18 °C (65 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 42.5 °C (108.5 °F). However, it reached 45.4 °C (113.7 °F) in September 1998.
Precipitation amounts to only 0 mm (0 in), so on average it never rains in the whole month.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 80% of the time.
The average humidity is 26%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 19 kph (12 mph).

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In October, the weather in Sabha is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (53.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103 °F). However, it reached 42.2 °C (108 °F) in October 1998.
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 80% of the time.
The average humidity is 31%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).

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In November, the weather in Sabha is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (44 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F). However, it reached 38.3 °C (100.9 °F) in November 1992.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 79% of the time.
The average humidity is 37%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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In December, the weather in Sabha is usually mild. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. 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, it reached 35 °C (95 °F) in December 2005.
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 45%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).