Location & Surroundings
Chqaïf is a settlement in Mont-Liban, Lebanon, at 165 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Byblos, 6 km to the north. The national capital Beirut is 24 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is Beirut International Airport, 32 km away.
Also known as: شقيف · الشقيق · Chqaïq et Tahta · Shqīq · Chqif · Ash Shuqayq
Basic Data
- Type populated place (PPL)
- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work
Geography
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Coordinates
34° 4' 17" N, 35° 39' 15" E
- Elevation DEM: 165 m
- Timezone Asia/Beirut
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 2,462 p/km²
- Built-up 25.4%
- Settlement Dense urban cluster
- Currency Pound (LBP)
- Phone Prefix +961
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 18:20
- Sunrise 06:47
- Sunset 17:55
- Day length 11 h 8 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
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شقيف
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الشقيق
Weather in Chqaif
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Chqaif, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 23.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 25.3 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 631 W/m2.
Temperature
23.8 C
Wind
1.7 m/s NE (66 deg)
Humidity
43 %
Pressure
1,017.6 hPa
Clouds
0 %
Precip
0.00 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 | 23.8 | 1.7 | 66 | 43 | 1,017.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 25.3 | 3.8 | 351 | 44 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 630.9 | n/a |
| 12h | 22.8 | 3.5 | 49 | 52 | 1,015.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 14 | 114.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.7 | 3.2 | 47 | 54 | 1,014.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 53 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 23.5 | 2.3 | 9 | 49 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 35 | 58.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 23.9 | 2.7 | 339 | 53 | 1,013.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 614.4 | n/a |
| 36h | 21.4 | 2.3 | 19 | 64 | 1,014.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 21 | 109.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 20.7 | 2.7 | 30 | 60 | 1,013.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Sunday | 22.0 | 1.8 | 355 | 57 | 1,014.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 58.0 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.8 | 3.0 | 338 | 59 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 612.7 | n/a |
| 60h | 21.0 | 2.2 | 35 | 61 | 1,015.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 109.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.4 | 2.4 | 26 | 56 | 1,015.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Monday | 23.3 | 2.3 | 34 | 48 | 1,015.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 5 | 57.5 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-23 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Chqaif?
Now 23.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.7 m/s north-easterly wind. Next 24h: 21.7 to 25.3 C, max wind 3.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 631 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Chqaif today?
Sunrise around 06:47 and sunset around 17:55 (local time). Day length about 11h 08m.
What is the local time in Chqaif?
Local time is 18:20. Time zone: Asia/Beirut (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Chqaif?
Chqaif is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Chqaif?
DEM 165 m.
Where is Chqaif located?
It is at 34.07139, 35.65417 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Chqaif in?
It is in Lebanon.