Location & Surroundings
Ech Chouaab is a karst area in Baalbek-Hermel Governorate, Lebanon, at 1,118 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Baalbek, 7 km to the northeast. The national capital Beirut is 61 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mezzeh Military Airport, 55 km away.
Also known as: Ech Chaab · Ash Shi‘b
Overview
Ech Chouaab is a karst area.
It is located in Baalbek-Hermel Governorate, Lebanon.
Basic Data
- Country Lebanon
- Located in Baalbek-Hermel Governorate
- Type karst area (KRST)
- a distinctive landscape developed on soluble rock such as limestone characterized by sinkholes, caves, disappearing streams, and underground drainage
Geography
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Coordinates
33° 58' 24" N, 36° 9' 31" E
- Elevation DEM: 1118 m
- Timezone Asia/Beirut
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 505 p/km²
- Built-up 2.1%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Pound (LBP)
- Phone Prefix +961
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 16:40
- Sunrise 06:01
- Sunset 16:36
- Day length 10 h 35 min
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Ech Chouaab
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ech Chouaab, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 6.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.6 to 11.2 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 594 W/m2.
Temperature
6.7 C
Wind
1.1 m/s SW (220 deg)
Humidity
30 %
Pressure
1,024.8 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 | 6.7 | 1.1 | 220 | 30 | 1,024.8 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.2 | 2.3 | 238 | 20 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 593.6 | n/a |
| 12h | 6.0 | 2.0 | 208 | 43 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 91.8 | n/a |
| 18h | 4.6 | 1.5 | 232 | 36 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 7.0 | 1.4 | 245 | 42 | 1,022.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 4 | 46.8 | n/a |
| 30h | 11.5 | 1.2 | 281 | 34 | 1,019.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 89 | 573.9 | n/a |
| 36h | 7.3 | 1.5 | 210 | 57 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 81 | 74.1 | n/a |
| 42h | 6.5 | 1.4 | 206 | 46 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 51 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 9.0 | 1.6 | 212 | 46 | 1,023.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 10 | 42.6 | n/a |
| 54h | 13.1 | 1.2 | 262 | 47 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 533.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 8.8 | 0.5 | 109 | 61 | 1,023.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 69 | 72.9 | n/a |
| 66h | 7.8 | 1.4 | 205 | 62 | 1,023.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 11.0 | 1.5 | 215 | 50 | 1,024.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 97 | 42.9 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-11-10 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ech Chouaab?
Now 6.7 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.1 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 4.6 to 11.2 C, max wind 2.3 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 594 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 Ech Chouaab today?
Sunrise around 06:01 and sunset around 16:36 (local time). Day length about 10h 35m.
What is the local time in Ech Chouaab?
Local time is 16:40. Time zone: Asia/Beirut (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Ech Chouaab?
Ech Chouaab is a karst area.
What is the elevation of Ech Chouaab?
DEM 1,118 m.
Where is Ech Chouaab located?
It is at 33.97333, 36.15861 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ech Chouaab in?
It is in Lebanon.
Links
- Wikidata entry Wikidata entry