Al Qawāsim weather in August
In August, Al Qawāsim sees average daytime highs of 35°C and overnight lows near 23°C, with 2 mm of rain across 0.3 wet days and about 13.2 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 35°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 96% of the time in August, and the air most often feels comfortable.
Daylight stretches from about 13 h 36 min at the start of August to 12 h 42 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, August is Al Qawāsim's 2nd-clearest and 12th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Al Qawāsim's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 35°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 23°
- 12th coldest
- Rainfall
- 2 mm
- 0.3 wet days
- Daylight
- 13 h 12 min
- 6:36 AM – 7:48 PM
- Cloud cover
- 6%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 12th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.09 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.8
- out of 10
Temperature in August
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 35°C through the month.
A typical August day in Al Qawāsim reaches about 35°C in the afternoon and slips back to 23°C overnight — a 11°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 30°C and 39°C. Set against its neighbours, August runs on par with July and about 2°C warmer than September.
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| Avg high (°C) | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Avg low (°C) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 35 | 23 |
| 2 | 35 | 23 |
| 3 | 35 | 23 |
| 4 | 35 | 23 |
| 5 | 35 | 23 |
| 6 | 35 | 23 |
| 7 | 35 | 24 |
| 8 | 35 | 24 |
| 9 | 35 | 24 |
| 10 | 35 | 24 |
| 11 | 35 | 24 |
| 12 | 35 | 24 |
| 13 | 35 | 24 |
| 14 | 35 | 24 |
| 15 | 35 | 24 |
| 16 | 35 | 24 |
| 17 | 35 | 24 |
| 18 | 35 | 24 |
| 19 | 35 | 24 |
| 20 | 35 | 24 |
| 21 | 35 | 24 |
| 22 | 35 | 24 |
| 23 | 35 | 24 |
| 24 | 34 | 23 |
| 25 | 34 | 23 |
| 26 | 34 | 23 |
| 27 | 34 | 23 |
| 28 | 34 | 23 |
| 29 | 34 | 23 |
| 30 | 34 | 23 |
| 31 | 34 | 23 |
How August really feels in Al Qawāsim
Once humidity and wind are folded in, August averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in August is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Al Qawāsim weather by month
How August compares with the rest of the year at a glance. August is the 1st-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 15° / 8° | 27 | 4.9 | 10.1 | 5.5 |
| Feb | 17° / 8° | 27 | 4.5 | 10.8 | 6.3 |
| Mar | 20° / 11° | 23 | 3.9 | 11.8 | 7.7 |
| Apr | 25° / 14° | 12 | 2.2 | 12.8 | 8.5 |
| May | 29° / 18° | 6 | 1.2 | 13.6 | 7.1 |
| Jun | 33° / 21° | 2 | 0.4 | 14.1 | 4.8 |
| Jul | 35° / 23° | 0 | 0.1 | 13.9 | 3.9 |
| Aug | 35° / 23° | 2 | 0.3 | 13.2 | 3.8 |
| Sep | 32° / 22° | 10 | 2.3 | 12.2 | 5.0 |
| Oct | 28° / 18° | 18 | 3.4 | 11.2 | 7.5 |
| Nov | 22° / 13° | 13 | 2.6 | 10.4 | 8.1 |
| Dec | 17° / 9° | 20 | 4.7 | 9.9 | 6.3 |
Cloud cover in August
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 96% of the time in August.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 3% of August, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 1%. Skies tend to cloud over as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 99 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 97 |
| Cloudier (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100 | 0 |
| 2 | 100 | 0 |
| 3 | 100 | 0 |
| 4 | 100 | 0 |
| 5 | 100 | 0 |
| 6 | 100 | 0 |
| 7 | 100 | 0 |
| 8 | 100 | 0 |
| 9 | 100 | 0 |
| 10 | 100 | 0 |
| 11 | 100 | 0 |
| 12 | 100 | 0 |
| 13 | 100 | 0 |
| 14 | 99 | 1 |
| 15 | 99 | 1 |
| 16 | 99 | 1 |
| 17 | 99 | 1 |
| 18 | 99 | 1 |
| 19 | 99 | 1 |
| 20 | 99 | 1 |
| 21 | 99 | 1 |
| 22 | 99 | 1 |
| 23 | 99 | 1 |
| 24 | 99 | 1 |
| 25 | 98 | 2 |
| 26 | 98 | 2 |
| 27 | 98 | 2 |
| 28 | 98 | 2 |
| 29 | 98 | 2 |
| 30 | 98 | 2 |
| 31 | 97 | 3 |
Chance of precipitation in August
Al Qawāsim gets around 2 mm of rain over 0.3 wet days in August. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 1% and peaks near 3% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 |
| 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 0 |
| 5 | 0 |
| 6 | 0 |
| 7 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 |
| 10 | 1 |
| 11 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 |
| 13 | 1 |
| 14 | 1 |
| 15 | 1 |
| 16 | 1 |
| 17 | 1 |
| 18 | 1 |
| 19 | 1 |
| 20 | 1 |
| 21 | 1 |
| 22 | 1 |
| 23 | 1 |
| 24 | 2 |
| 25 | 2 |
| 26 | 2 |
| 27 | 2 |
| 28 | 2 |
| 29 | 2 |
| 30 | 3 |
| 31 | 3 |
Humidity in August
Most of August feels comfortable — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, August lands in the comfortable band about 33% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 13% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 |
| Comfortable (%) | 38 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 |
| Humid (%) | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 |
| Muggy (%) | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Oppressive (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 38 | 28 | 9 | 0 |
| 2 | 25 | 37 | 28 | 10 | 0 |
| 3 | 24 | 37 | 28 | 10 | 0 |
| 4 | 24 | 36 | 28 | 11 | 0 |
| 5 | 24 | 36 | 28 | 11 | 0 |
| 6 | 24 | 35 | 29 | 12 | 0 |
| 7 | 24 | 34 | 29 | 12 | 0 |
| 8 | 24 | 33 | 30 | 12 | 0 |
| 9 | 25 | 33 | 30 | 12 | 0 |
| 10 | 25 | 32 | 31 | 12 | 0 |
| 11 | 25 | 32 | 31 | 12 | 0 |
| 12 | 25 | 31 | 31 | 12 | 0 |
| 13 | 25 | 31 | 32 | 12 | 0 |
| 14 | 24 | 31 | 32 | 12 | 0 |
| 15 | 24 | 31 | 32 | 12 | 0 |
| 16 | 24 | 31 | 32 | 12 | 0 |
| 17 | 24 | 31 | 33 | 12 | 0 |
| 18 | 24 | 31 | 33 | 13 | 0 |
| 19 | 23 | 31 | 33 | 13 | 0 |
| 20 | 23 | 31 | 33 | 13 | 0 |
| 21 | 23 | 31 | 32 | 13 | 0 |
| 22 | 23 | 31 | 32 | 13 | 0 |
| 23 | 23 | 31 | 32 | 13 | 1 |
| 24 | 23 | 31 | 32 | 14 | 1 |
| 25 | 22 | 32 | 32 | 14 | 1 |
| 26 | 22 | 32 | 31 | 14 | 1 |
| 27 | 22 | 32 | 31 | 15 | 1 |
| 28 | 21 | 32 | 31 | 15 | 1 |
| 29 | 21 | 32 | 31 | 15 | 1 |
| 30 | 20 | 32 | 31 | 15 | 1 |
| 31 | 20 | 33 | 32 | 15 | 1 |
Wind in August
Winds average 12 km/h in August, the calmest month.
Across August, daily wind ranges from about 12 km/h on the calmest days to 12 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | calm |
| 2 | 12 | calm |
| 3 | 12 | calm |
| 4 | 12 | calm |
| 5 | 12 | calm |
| 6 | 12 | calm |
| 7 | 12 | calm |
| 8 | 12 | calm |
| 9 | 12 | calm |
| 10 | 12 | calm |
| 11 | 12 | calm |
| 12 | 12 | calm |
| 13 | 12 | calm |
| 14 | 12 | calm |
| 15 | 12 | calm |
| 16 | 12 | calm |
| 17 | 12 | calm |
| 18 | 12 | calm |
| 19 | 12 | calm |
| 20 | 12 | calm |
| 21 | 12 | calm |
| 22 | 12 | calm |
| 23 | 12 | calm |
| 24 | 12 | calm |
| 25 | 12 | calm |
| 26 | 12 | calm |
| 27 | 12 | calm |
| 28 | 12 | calm |
| 29 | 12 | calm |
| 30 | 12 | calm |
| 31 | 12 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in August
Daylight runs from about 13 h 36 min at the start of August to 12 h 42 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 54 minutes over August. Sunrise moves from 6:26 AM to 6:46 AM, and sunset from 8:02 PM to 7:30 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 13.6 | 13.6 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.5 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.4 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.3 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.7 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:26 | 6:27 | 6:27 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 |
| Sunset (PM) | 8:02 | 8:01 | 8:00 | 7:59 | 7:58 | 7:57 | 7:57 | 7:56 | 7:55 | 7:54 | 7:53 | 7:52 | 7:51 | 7:50 | 7:49 | 7:48 | 7:46 | 7:45 | 7:44 | 7:43 | 7:42 | 7:41 | 7:40 | 7:38 | 7:37 | 7:36 | 7:35 | 7:33 | 7:32 | 7:31 | 7:30 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13.6 | 6:26 | 8:02 |
| 2 | 13.6 | 6:27 | 8:01 |
| 3 | 13.5 | 6:27 | 8:00 |
| 4 | 13.5 | 6:28 | 7:59 |
| 5 | 13.5 | 6:29 | 7:58 |
| 6 | 13.5 | 6:29 | 7:57 |
| 7 | 13.4 | 6:30 | 7:57 |
| 8 | 13.4 | 6:31 | 7:56 |
| 9 | 13.4 | 6:31 | 7:55 |
| 10 | 13.4 | 6:32 | 7:54 |
| 11 | 13.3 | 6:33 | 7:53 |
| 12 | 13.3 | 6:33 | 7:52 |
| 13 | 13.3 | 6:34 | 7:51 |
| 14 | 13.2 | 6:35 | 7:50 |
| 15 | 13.2 | 6:35 | 7:49 |
| 16 | 13.2 | 6:36 | 7:48 |
| 17 | 13.2 | 6:37 | 7:46 |
| 18 | 13.1 | 6:37 | 7:45 |
| 19 | 13.1 | 6:38 | 7:44 |
| 20 | 13.1 | 6:39 | 7:43 |
| 21 | 13.0 | 6:39 | 7:42 |
| 22 | 13.0 | 6:40 | 7:41 |
| 23 | 13.0 | 6:41 | 7:40 |
| 24 | 12.9 | 6:41 | 7:38 |
| 25 | 12.9 | 6:42 | 7:37 |
| 26 | 12.9 | 6:43 | 7:36 |
| 27 | 12.9 | 6:43 | 7:35 |
| 28 | 12.8 | 6:44 | 7:33 |
| 29 | 12.8 | 6:45 | 7:32 |
| 30 | 12.8 | 6:45 | 7:31 |
| 31 | 12.7 | 6:46 | 7:30 |
Solar energy in August
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in August, about 7.09 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.93 kWh/m² to a high of 7.87 kWh/m² in July across the year — August's 7.09 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.1 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.5 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.1 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.6 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Al Qawāsim
None of Al Qawāsim's seasonal hazards are active in August. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Al Qawāsim sees seasonal dust haze (March–June), heaviest in April.
Is August a good time to visit Al Qawāsim?
Our two travel scores rate August for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
August is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Al Qawāsim. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Al Qawāsim in August
From August's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In August, Al Qawāsim sees daytime highs around 35°C and nights near 23°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
UV index in Al Qawāsim in August
Clear-sky midday UV in August peaks around 11 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Al Qawāsim peaks around June 18 at about 11 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 10 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | High | Very high | High | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 6 | High |
| Mar | 7 | Very high |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 11 | Extreme |
| Sep | 9 | Very high |
| Oct | 8 | Very high |
| Nov | 4 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Al Qawāsim in August
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where August falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Al Qawāsim is worst in April — around 66 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 2.3× the cleanest month (August, 29 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 53 | 50 | 56 | 66 | 50 | 40 | 30 | 29 | 34 | 38 | 44 | 44 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 53 | Poor |
| Feb | 50 | Poor |
| Mar | 56 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 66 | Unhealthy |
| May | 50 | Poor |
| Jun | 40 | Poor |
| Jul | 30 | Moderate |
| Aug | 29 | Moderate |
| Sep | 34 | Moderate |
| Oct | 38 | Poor |
| Nov | 44 | Poor |
| Dec | 44 | Poor |
Where is Al Qawāsim?
Al Qawāsim sits at 32.2°N, 13.1°E, 537 m above sea level, in Libya. The nearest listed city is Gharyan, 4.0 km away.
Topography around Al Qawāsim
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Al Qawāsim.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Al Qawāsim has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 295 m around an average of 572 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 684 m; within 80 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 952 m.
The land around Al Qawāsim is covered by grassland (62%) within 3 km, grassland (67%) and bare terrain (21%) within 16 km, and bare terrain (53%) and grassland (29%) within 80 km.
Libya travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / F / L
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 39% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $6,449
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.7 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Road deaths
- 21.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 395
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Al Qawāsim (32.1842°, 13.0604°, elevation 537 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).