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Al Jufrah
Al Jufrah
Al Jufrah, Libya

Sūknah

Sūknah is a small town in Al Jufrah, Libya, 300 m above sea level. It has a population of about 12,077. The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now26°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population12,077
Local time17:32
29.07° N, 15.78° EElevation 300 mUTC+2 · Eastern European Standard Time
The year in Sūknahweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec70October
October: high / low32° / 17°
Rain this month4mm
Best timeJan–Mar

Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Sūknah at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Mar

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month38°C

Average high in July

Coolest month6°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthDecember

3 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Weather in Sūknah

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
26°C

Cloudy · wind 16 km/h · humidity 41%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct27°18°
Mon26 Oct28°15°
Tue27 Oct28°16°
Wed28 Oct29°16°
Thu29 Oct25°15°
Fri30 Oct27°14°
Sat31 Oct27°15°
Sun1 Nov28°13°
Mon2 Nov26°13°
Tue3 Nov26°13°

When to go to Sūknah

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score969695755858585856709389
High19°21°26°31°35°37°38°38°37°32°26°20°
Low6°7°10°14°18°21°22°22°21°17°11°7°
Rain (mm)744321001443
Wet days221010001025

What's on in Sūknah

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Libya seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Sūknah

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Sūknah

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Ancient sites nearby

Sites: 1

Ancient sites in Libya

Cities and settlements

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sūknah?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sūknah.
What is the hottest month in Sūknah?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 38°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Sūknah?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sūknah?
December is the wettest month with about 3 mm of precipitation on 5 wet days.