Climate for Station: Agedabia, Al Wahat District, Libya

Metric Imperial

Access Full Raw Data

Ajdabiya

Ajdabiya, Libya

2026-03-01 04:26

12.1°C

Feels 10.7°C

H: 18.2°C / L: 11.3°C

Precip: 0mm | Wind: 12.6 kph

▼ 2.9°C vs historical high

Clear

2026-03-02

H: 19.6°C

L: 10.4°C

Rain: 0%

Rainfall: 0mm

Wind: 19.4kph

▼ 1.7°C

2026-03-03

H: 19.9°C

L: 10.6°C

Rain: 0%

Rainfall: 0mm

Wind: 16.9kph

▼ 1.1°C

2026-03-04

H: 21.7°C

L: 12.8°C

Rain: 0%

Rainfall: 0mm

Wind: 20.2kph

▲ 0.2°C

2026-03-05

H: 21.8°C

L: 12.9°C

Rain: 0%

Rainfall: 0mm

Wind: 14.4kph

▲ 0.3°C

2026-03-06

H: 23.8°C

L: 14.4°C

Rain: 0%

Rainfall: 0mm

Wind: 14.4kph

▲ 2.1°C

Loading live weather...

Climate Analysis & Overview

Agedabia, Libya, experiences a complex climate narrative marked by a long-term cooling trend in high temperatures and a warming trend in low temperatures. Over the past decade, however, both high and low temperatures have shown a warming trend. Precipitation has become more evenly distributed, indicating a shift in rainfall patterns.

Desert Climate Dynamics

Agedabia is situated in Libya's arid desert region, classified under the Köppen climate system as a hot desert climate (BWh). This classification is characterised by extremely high temperatures and minimal precipitation. The geographical location, with its expansive desert terrain, influences the climate data, resulting in significant temperature variations between day and night.

Temperature Trends: Warming and Cooling

The long-term climate data reveals a dual narrative. High temperatures have shown a cooling trend, with a decrease of 0.12°C (0.22°F), while low temperatures have experienced a warming trend, rising by 0.34°C (0.61°F). This divergence suggests a narrowing of the diurnal temperature range over time. In contrast, the past decade shows a warming trend for both highs and lows, with increases of 0.11°C (0.20°F) and 0.17°C (0.31°F), respectively. This recent warming could be indicative of broader regional climate changes.

Precipitation Patterns: A Shift Towards Even Distribution

The Precipitation Concentration Index (PCI) for Agedabia has decreased from a baseline of 30.1 to a current value of 26.8. This indicates a more even distribution of rainfall events over time, moving away from highly concentrated precipitation. While still considered concentrated, this shift suggests a potential change in the frequency and intensity of rainfall events, which could have implications for water resource management in the region.

Record Extremes and Regional Implications

Agedabia's climate is marked by extreme temperatures, with historical records showing a maximum of 49.1°C (120.4°F) and a minimum of -0.1°C (31.8°F). These extremes highlight the harsh conditions typical of desert climates. The cooling trend in high temperatures may offer some relief from the intense heat, although the recent warming trend could counteract this effect.

Regional Climate Context

Libya's regional climate goals focus on adapting to and mitigating the impacts of climate change, particularly in its vulnerable desert regions. The observed trends in Agedabia provide valuable insights into the broader climatic shifts occurring in the area. Understanding these changes is crucial for developing strategies to address the challenges posed by climate variability, such as water scarcity and extreme weather events.

Station Statistics

10-Year Trend

High: +0.10 °C/decade

Low: +0.17 °C/decade

Rain: +0.59 mm/decade

25-Year Trend

High: -0.44 °C/decade

Low: +0.37 °C/decade

Rain: +0.15 mm/decade

50-Year Trend

High: -0.07 °C/decade

Low: +0.56 °C/decade

Rain: +0.05 mm/decade

All-Time Trend

High: -0.12 °C/decade

Low: +0.34 °C/decade

Rain: +0.01 mm/decade

Percentage Above-Average Days

Last 12 Months: 48.9%

This Year: 82.4%

Precipitation Concentration Index (PCI) ℹ️

Last 12 Months: 27.7

Historical Average: 30.9

Percentile Rank of Last 12 Months ℹ️

High: 43^rd percentile

Low: 92^nd percentile

Rain: 53^rd percentile

Change in Variance ℹ️

High: -5.4%

Low: -0.8%

Intraday: -32.3%

Data Coverage

67.0%

First Year of Data

1924

Station Location

Historical Weather Records

	Max High	Avg High	Min High	Max Avg	Avg Avg	Min Avg	Max Low	Avg Low	Min Low	Max Precipitation	Avg Precipitation	Max Snow	Avg Snow
Record	49.1 °C	—	8.6 °C	41.9 °C	—	5.8 °C	32.8 °C	—	-0.1 °C	329.9 mm	—	—	—
January	29.4 °C	18.0 °C	11.0 °C	20.2 °C	13.1 °C	6.5 °C	17.0 °C	8.3 °C	0.0 °C	37.1 mm	1.1 mm	—	—
February	35.0 °C	19.2 °C	8.6 °C	26.0 °C	13.9 °C	5.8 °C	21.5 °C	8.6 °C	0.0 °C	83.9 mm	0.8 mm	—	—
March	38.9 °C	22.4 °C	12.0 °C	30.9 °C	16.2 °C	8.7 °C	25.0 °C	10.3 °C	-0.1 °C	32.4 mm	0.3 mm	—	—
April	47.2 °C	26.5 °C	16.0 °C	32.0 °C	19.8 °C	11.8 °C	26.6 °C	13.3 °C	0.0 °C	9.7 mm	0.1 mm	—	—
May	46.0 °C	30.5 °C	18.9 °C	37.6 °C	23.5 °C	13.2 °C	32.8 °C	16.8 °C	7.0 °C	124.0 mm	0.2 mm	—	—
June	49.0 °C	33.4 °C	22.8 °C	41.9 °C	26.5 °C	17.7 °C	31.5 °C	19.5 °C	9.4 °C	5.1 mm	0.0 mm	—	—
July	49.1 °C	33.2 °C	26.1 °C	36.1 °C	27.1 °C	21.6 °C	32.2 °C	20.7 °C	9.8 °C	4.6 mm	0.0 mm	—	—
August	45.6 °C	33.7 °C	27.8 °C	36.8 °C	27.6 °C	20.7 °C	30.5 °C	21.2 °C	10.0 °C	1.7 mm	0.0 mm	—	—
September	45.2 °C	32.8 °C	25.0 °C	36.4 °C	26.5 °C	19.7 °C	31.0 °C	20.0 °C	9.0 °C	12.8 mm	0.1 mm	—	—
October	48.2 °C	29.4 °C	19.5 °C	33.2 °C	23.3 °C	16.1 °C	27.2 °C	17.3 °C	3.0 °C	64.2 mm	0.3 mm	—	—
November	41.6 °C	24.6 °C	15.1 °C	28.2 °C	18.6 °C	11.4 °C	27.5 °C	13.3 °C	0.0 °C	42.6 mm	0.5 mm	—	—
December	31.1 °C	19.6 °C	11.8 °C	24.6 °C	14.6 °C	8.5 °C	19.9 °C	9.8 °C	0.0 °C	329.9 mm	1.5 mm	—	—