Location & Surroundings
Ech Chqîf is a settlement in Mont-Liban, Lebanon, at 1,387 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Hrajel, 5 km to the north. The national capital Beirut is 28 km to the west. The nearest airport is Beirut International Airport, 32 km away.
Also known as: Ash Shaqīf
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
33° 58' 24" N, 35° 47' 8" E
- Elevation DEM: 1387 m
- Timezone Asia/Beirut
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 102 p/km²
- Built-up 0.7%
- Settlement Low density rural
- Currency Pound (LBP)
- Phone Prefix +961
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 08:26
- Sunrise 06:35
- Sunset 18:13
- Day length 11 h 38 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Ech Chqif
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Ech Chqif, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 16.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.2 to 21.8 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 710 W/m2.
Temperature
16.0 C
Wind
0.8 m/s SE (118 deg)
Humidity
74 %
Pressure
1,020.6 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 | 16.0 | 0.8 | 118 | 74 | 1,020.6 | - / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 15.2 | 2.5 | 112 | 54 | 1,020.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 19.0 | 0.3 | 288 | 43 | 1,021.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 81.0 | n/a |
| 18h | 21.8 | 3.1 | 284 | 47 | 1,018.7 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 710.2 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 17.3 | 0.1 | 50 | 68 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 149.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 14.7 | 0.2 | 70 | 84 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 18.7 | 0.7 | 303 | 57 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 81.4 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.3 | 3.2 | 282 | 61 | 1,017.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 20 | 714.9 | n/a |
| Friday | 17.4 | 0.6 | 52 | 74 | 1,018.0 | 0.05 / 0.05 | 0 | 143.9 | n/a |
| 54h | 16.5 | 1.1 | 73 | 68 | 1,016.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 19.9 | 0.4 | 212 | 54 | 1,016.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 78.5 | n/a |
| 66h | 22.5 | 2.7 | 269 | 56 | 1,014.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 701.2 | n/a |
| Saturday | 19.9 | 1.3 | 67 | 59 | 1,014.0 | 0.12 / 0.12 | 4 | 142.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-07 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Ech Chqif?
Now 16.0 C with mostly clear skies and a 0.8 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 15.2 to 21.8 C, max wind 3.1 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 710 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 Chqif today?
Sunrise around 06:35 and sunset around 18:13 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Ech Chqif?
Local time is 08:26. Time zone: Asia/Beirut (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Ech Chqif?
Ech Chqif is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Ech Chqif?
DEM 1,387 m.
Where is Ech Chqif located?
It is at 33.97333, 35.78556 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Ech Chqif in?
It is in Lebanon.