Location & Surroundings
Besta is a talus slope in Liban-Nord, Lebanon, at 265 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Tripoli, 15 km to the north. The national capital Beirut is 54 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Rene Mouawad Air Base, 37 km away.
Overview
Besta is mountain in Lebanon — AR جبل في لبنان.
It is located in North Governorate, Lebanon.
Basic Data
- Country Lebanon
- Located in North Governorate
- Type talus slope (TAL)
- a steep concave slope formed by an accumulation of loose rock fragments at the base of a cliff or steep slope
Geography
-
Coordinates
34° 18' 24" N, 35° 48' 22" E
- Elevation DEM: 265 m
- Timezone Asia/Beirut
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 196 p/km²
- Built-up 1.0%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Pound (LBP)
- Phone Prefix +961
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 22:53
- Sunrise 06:36
- Sunset 18:10
- Day length 11 h 34 min
Other talus slopes nearby
Nearby
Weather in Besta
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Besta, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 25.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 25.6 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 581 W/m2.
Temperature
25.6 C
Wind
2.5 m/s W (272 deg)
Humidity
52 %
Pressure
1,012.8 hPa
Clouds
8 %
Precip
0.28 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
| Hour | Temp (C) | Wind (m/s) | Dir (deg) | RH (%) | Pressure (hPa) | Precip (step/total mm) | Clouds (%) | Solar (W/m2) | UV-B (W/m2) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NOW | 25.6 | 2.5 | 272 | 52 | 1,012.8 | - / 0.00 | 8 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 22.4 | 1.2 | 174 | 63 | 1,012.5 | 0.51 / 0.51 | 9 | 128.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 20.4 | 3.5 | 198 | 78 | 1,012.6 | 0.00 / 0.05 | 6 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 22.3 | 1.2 | 211 | 72 | 1,013.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 98 | 51.1 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.1 | 3.1 | 258 | 74 | 1,012.2 | 0.28 / 0.28 | 56 | 581.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 20.9 | 0.4 | 264 | 83 | 1,013.1 | 0.39 / 0.67 | 35 | 111.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 20.2 | 2.7 | 229 | 84 | 1,013.3 | 0.00 / 0.25 | 59 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.9 | 2.6 | 241 | 78 | 1,014.6 | 0.24 / 0.49 | 55 | 43.7 | n/a |
| Monday | 20.9 | 1.4 | 309 | 79 | 1,014.3 | 1.39 / 1.88 | 77 | 344.8 | n/a |
| 54h | 19.4 | 0.9 | 346 | 84 | 1,015.0 | 0.00 / 1.63 | 32 | 50.2 | n/a |
| 60h | 18.8 | 2.1 | 238 | 87 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 1.05 | 86 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.0 | 3.5 | 228 | 72 | 1,016.7 | 0.67 / 1.72 | 100 | 67.6 | n/a |
| Tuesday | 21.4 | 3.8 | 261 | 63 | 1,016.1 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 13 | 581.3 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-10 12:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Besta?
Now 25.6 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s westerly wind. Next 24h: 20.4 to 25.6 C, max wind 3.5 m/s. Precip around 0.3 mm. Solar peaks near 581 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.3 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Besta today?
Sunrise around 06:36 and sunset around 18:10 (local time). Day length about 11h 34m.
What is the local time in Besta?
Local time is 22:53. Time zone: Asia/Beirut (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Besta?
Besta is a talus slope.
What is the elevation of Besta?
DEM 265 m.
Where is Besta located?
It is at 34.30667, 35.80611 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Besta in?
It is in Lebanon.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry