Climate and monthly weather forecastRas Lanuf, Libya
Climate and monthly weather forecast
The climate of Ras Lanuf
Ras Lanuf, a town located along the coast of Libya, boasts an arid subtropical desert climate, distinguished as BWh according to the Köppen climate classification. The town shows an annual cycle of weather, however, a majority of the year experiences dry conditions with higher temperatures.Throughout the year, Ras Lanuf experiences a significant divergence between daytime high temperatures and night-time lows. It is essential to mention that the average temperature fluctuates from 18.2°C (64.8°F) in January, gradually climbing to 32.5°C (90.5°F) in September, and steeply drops back to 19.5°C (67.1°F) in December. Conversely, the nightly lows show a parallel pattern, with temperatures increasing from 12.6°C (54.7°F) in January to a peak of 25.9°C (78.6°F) in August, before steadily decreasing to 14.5°C (58.1°F) in December.
Relative humidity stays relatively consistent but does see a small variation over the course of the year, falling to its lowest mark at 41% in May and June, rising to 57% in December and January. Ras Lanuf receives minimal rainfall, with rainless months from July to September. Rain showers, though rare, are slightly more frequent in January and December, amounting to 23mm (0.91") and 16mm (0.63") respectively. Interestingly, the occurrence of windy days is quite regular, ranging from 16.3km/h (10.1mph) in November to 21.3km/h (13.2mph) in July.
The best time to visit Ras Lanuf
A potential visitor seeking warm weather might consider March to May as an ideal time to visit Ras Lanuf. During this time, the daily temperatures hover around mild 22.5°C (72.5°F) to 29.6°C (85.3°F) with the least rainfall. With an average of 12 hours of daylight and 9.5 to 12 hours of sunshine, this period provides ample opportunity for outdoor activities.The worst time to visit Ras Lanuf
In terms of extreme weather conditions, July and August are the least appealing months for travel, as the temperatures often soar to highs of 33.3°C (91.9°F) and 33.4°C (92.1°F) respectively. Temperatures at night do not provide much respite either, as they remain exceedingly warm at above 25°C (77°F). Moreover, these months also see an absence of rain, further intensifying the arid conditions.Spring weather in Ras Lanuf
In Ras Lanuf, spring runs from March to May, featuring gradually rising temperatures and receding rainfall. March witnesses a steady increase in temperatures, with daytime highs averaging 22.5°C (72.5°F) and night-time lows at around 15.3°C (59.5°F). By May, the temperatures escalate, with daytime highs soaring to around 29.6°C (85.3°F), while night-time lows sit comfortably at 21 degrees. In terms of rainfall, spring sees a diminishing trend, decreasing from 6mm (0.24") in March to a near-absent 3mm (0.12") by May.Summer weather in Ras Lanuf
Summer in Ras Lanuf, spanning from June through September, is synonymous with extreme heat and negligible rainfall. The average daytime temperature fluctuates around 32.5°C (90.5°F), peaking at 33.4°C (92.1°F) in August. Night-time temperatures remain elevated, standing firmly at 24.1°C (75.4°F) in June and reaching a peak of 25.9°C (78.6°F) in August. Through these months, rainfall is practically non-existent, making it the driest period of the year.Autumn weather in Ras Lanuf
Autumn arrives in Ras Lanuf in October and sticks around till November. During this time, the average daytime temperature drops from 29°C (84.2°F) in October to 24.1°C (75.4°F) in November. The night-time temperatures also follow suit, lowering from 22.2°C (72°F) to 18.3°C (64.9°F) over the course of autumn. As for rainfall, it sees a slight resurgence, measuring 6mm (0.24") in October and 4mm (0.16") in November.Winter weather in Ras Lanuf
Ras Lanuf experiences winter from December through February. During this period, the town experiences the coldest temperatures of the year with average daytime highs dipping to 18.2°C (64.8°F) in January and rising slightly to 19.3°C (66.7°F) in February. Meanwhile, the night-time temperatures range from 14.5°C (58.1°F) in December to 13.2°C (55.8°F) in February. In terms of precipitation, winter sees an uptick, receiving 23mm (0.91") in December and dropping to 10mm (0.39") by February.Weather in January
Ras Lanuf, Libya sees cooler temperatures at the start of the year. Relative to December, both high and low values cool slightly to 18.2°C (64.8°F) and 12.6°C (54.7°F) respectively. January showers bring a notable increase in rainfall from 16mm (0.63") in December to 23mm (0.91"). Weather in January »Weather in February
The shortest month of the year brings minor changes in the weather of Ras Lanuf, Libya. Commencing the gradual transition to spring, temperatures rise slightly from those experienced in January. Nonetheless, the most noticeable shift happens as rainfall drops from 23mm (0.91") to 10mm (0.39"). Weather in February »Weather in March
The arrival of spring comes with pleasant weather in Ras Lanuf, Libya. Compared to February, temperatures rise, and daytime increases, making outdoor activities more enjoyable. An interesting change is the reduction of rainfall to 6mm (0.24") from 10mm (0.39") in February, resulting in drier conditions. Weather in March »Weather in April
The weather brightens further in Ras Lanuf, Libya, as April unfolds. The transition from March is marked by a notable increase in temperature, making April warmer. Precipitation lowers significantly from 6mm (0.24") to 3mm (0.12") that results in even fewer rainy days. Weather in April »Weather in May
Signifying the threshold of the hot season, May brings warm weather to Ras Lanuf, Libya. It remains much drier than April with the rainfall limited to 3mm (0.12"). As humidity drops, temperatures begin to climb paving the way for the upcoming summer months. Weather in May »Weather in June
June is the start of the peak summer season in Ras Lanuf, Libya. An increase from May is observed in both daylight hours and temperatures. The highlight of June weather comes with a drop in rainfall to 2mm (0.08") from 3mm (0.12") in May. Weather in June »Weather in July
Mid-summer in July brings the warmest weather to Ras Lanuf, Libya. A slight temperature rise from June marks the warmest month of the year. Rainfall remains notably absent, with 0mm (0") registered for the month. Clear skies and abundant sun make it a prominent month for beach-goers and sun worshippers. Weather in July »Weather in August
August carries forward the warm trend from July in Ras Lanuf, Libya. The temperature insignificantly rises, matching the July heat. Intriguingly, the rainfall records nil for the second consecutive month. Affording plenty of sun, blue skies, and higher humidity, August proffers pure summer vibes. Weather in August »Weather in September
The close of summer is marked by a mild change in the weather of Ras Lanuf, Libya. As temperatures start to descend from the summer peak, September begins to offer a relief. However, the notable change arrives with rainfall registering 1mm (0.04") after two dry months. Weather in September »Weather in October
October in Ras Lanuf, Libya, brings a profound shift towards cooler weather. As the heat from September subsides, this month sees a significant drop in temperature. A clear shift is the growth in the volume of rainfall to 6mm (0.24") from 1mm (0.04") in September. Weather in October »Weather in November
November merits attention for a notable drop in temperature in Ras Lanuf, Libya. There's a significant decrease from the October heat, signaling the onset of winter. Rainfall hangs at a low 4mm (0.16"), slightly less than October's 6mm (0.24"). Weather in November »Weather in December
Winter sets in during December, offering pleasant weather in Ras Lanuf, Libya. There's a marked decline in temperature from November, making December significantly colder. Concurrently, rainfall rises to 16mm (0.63") compared to 4mm (0.16") in November. Weather in December »Updated: Feb 3, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
January, with average temperatures reaching a high of 18.2°C (64.8°F) and a low of 12.6°C (54.7°F), is the coldest month in Ras Lanuf.
The month with the most rainfall is January, when the rain falls for 8.6 days and typically aggregates up to 23mm (0.91") of precipitation.
Throughout the year, there are 47.9 rainfall days, and 74mm (2.91") of precipitation is accumulated.
January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 5, are months with the lowest UV index in Ras Lanuf.
The least humid month is May, with an average relative humidity of 41%.
The months with the highest UV index in Ras Lanuf are May through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
With an average of 14h and 6min of daylight, June has the longest days of the year in Ras Lanuf, Libya.
In Ras Lanuf, rain does not fall in July and August.
The month with the most sunshine is July, with an average of 12.3h of sunshine.
Ras Lanuf experiences its highest temperatures in August, with an average peak of 33.4°C (92.1°F) and a low of 25.9°C (78.6°F).
January through June, September through December are months with rainfall in Ras Lanuf.
December is the most humid month in Ras Lanuf, with an average relative humidity of 58%.
With an average of 10h and 12min of daylight, December has the shortest days of the year.
Ras Lanuf, Libya, does not utilize Daylight Saving Time (DST). EET timezone is used throughout the entire year.
December has the least sunshine of the year, with an average of 6.6h of sunshine.
Average temperature
Ras Lanuf, Libya
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (33.4°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (18.2°C).
The month with the highest average low temperature is August (25.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (12.6°C).
Average pressure
Ras Lanuf, Libya
- Average pressure in January:
1019.5mbar - Average pressure in February:
1017.7mbar - Average pressure in March:
1016.2mbar - Average pressure in April:
1014.2mbar - Average pressure in May:
1014mbar - Average pressure in June:
1012.9mbar
- Average pressure in July:
1012mbar - Average pressure in August:
1012.2mbar - Average pressure in September:
1014.3mbar - Average pressure in October:
1016mbar - Average pressure in November:
1017.5mbar - Average pressure in December:
1020.4mbar
The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.4mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1012mbar).
Average wind speed
Ras Lanuf, Libya
- Average wind speed in January:
19.1km/h - Average wind speed in February:
19.7km/h - Average wind speed in March:
20.1km/h - Average wind speed in April:
20.2km/h - Average wind speed in May:
20km/h - Average wind speed in June:
19.7km/h
- Average wind speed in July:
21.3km/h - Average wind speed in August:
20.3km/h - Average wind speed in September:
17.9km/h - Average wind speed in October:
16.5km/h - Average wind speed in November:
16.3km/h - Average wind speed in December:
18.1km/h
The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (21.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (16.3km/h).
Average humidity
Ras Lanuf, Libya
The month with the highest relative humidity is December (58%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (41%).
Average rainfall
Ras Lanuf, Libya
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (23mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0mm).
Average rainfall days
Ras Lanuf, Libya
- Average rainfall days in January:
8.6 days - Average rainfall days in February:
6.3 days - Average rainfall days in March:
5.3 days - Average rainfall days in April:
3.9 days - Average rainfall days in May:
2.7 days - Average rainfall days in June:
1.8 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
0.3 days - Average rainfall days in August:
0 days - Average rainfall days in September:
1.3 days - Average rainfall days in October:
4.3 days - Average rainfall days in November:
4 days - Average rainfall days in December:
9.4 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is December (9.4 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0 days).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Ras Lanuf, Libya
- Average daylight in January:
10h and 24min - Average daylight in February:
11h and 6min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 0min - Average daylight in April:
12h and 54min - Average daylight in May:
13h and 42min - Average daylight in June:
14h and 6min
- Average daylight in July:
13h and 54min - Average daylight in August:
13h and 12min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 18min - Average daylight in October:
11h and 24min - Average daylight in November:
10h and 36min - Average daylight in December:
10h and 12min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in January:
7h and 54min - Average sunshine in February:
8h and 54min - Average sunshine in March:
9h and 30min - Average sunshine in April:
9h and 48min - Average sunshine in May:
12h and 0min - Average sunshine in June:
12h and 12min
- Average sunshine in July:
12h and 18min - Average sunshine in August:
10h and 24min - Average sunshine in September:
10h and 0min - Average sunshine in October:
9h and 0min - Average sunshine in November:
7h and 12min - Average sunshine in December:
6h and 36min
The month with the most sunshine is July (Average sunshine: 12h and 18min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).
Average sunshine days
Ras Lanuf, Libya
- Average sunshine days in January:
19.7 days - Average sunshine days in February:
19.8 days - Average sunshine days in March:
24.3 days - Average sunshine days in April:
25.3 days - Average sunshine days in May:
27.3 days - Average sunshine days in June:
27 days
- Average sunshine days in July:
30.8 days - Average sunshine days in August:
30.6 days - Average sunshine days in September:
28.1 days - Average sunshine days in October:
24.9 days - Average sunshine days in November:
24 days - Average sunshine days in December:
19.2 days
The month with the most sunshine days is July (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is December (19.2 days).
Average UV index
Ras Lanuf, Libya
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 5).
Average cloud cover
Ras Lanuf, Libya
The month with the most cloud cover is December (Cloud cover 25).
The month with the least cloud cover is July (Cloud cover 2).
Average visibility
Ras Lanuf, Libya
The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
