Location & Surroundings
El Bîr is a cultivated area in Beqaa, Lebanon, at 915 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Zahle, 10 km to the west. The national capital Beirut is 47 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mezzeh Military Airport, 48 km away.
Basic Data
- Type cultivated area (CULT)
- an area under cultivation
Geography
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Coordinates
33° 52' 20" N, 36° 0' 40" E
- Elevation DEM: 915 m
- Timezone Asia/Beirut
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 1,539 p/km²
- Built-up 7.9%
- Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
- Currency Pound (LBP)
- Phone Prefix +961
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 03:46
- Sunrise 06:30
- Sunset 18:19
- Day length 11 h 49 min
Other cultivated areas nearby
Nearby
Weather in El Bir
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for El Bir, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.4 to 19.9 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 730 W/m2.
Temperature
13.4 C
Wind
2.7 m/s SW (208 deg)
Humidity
76 %
Pressure
1,018.2 hPa
Clouds
92 %
Precip
0.03 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 | 13.4 | 2.7 | 208 | 76 | 1,018.2 | - / 0.00 | 92 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 11.4 | 2.5 | 225 | 72 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 12h | 14.7 | 2.8 | 231 | 60 | 1,019.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 86.5 | n/a |
| 18h | 19.9 | 5.0 | 234 | 38 | 1,017.7 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 7 | 729.8 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 14.0 | 1.6 | 195 | 64 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.03 | 19 | 159.4 | n/a |
| 30h | 12.6 | 0.5 | 55 | 58 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 13 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 36h | 17.1 | 1.4 | 152 | 47 | 1,020.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 23 | 76.5 | n/a |
| 42h | 21.6 | 6.3 | 173 | 35 | 1,017.9 | 0.09 / 0.09 | 24 | 654.6 | n/a |
| Sunday | 15.4 | 0.6 | 259 | 66 | 1,019.3 | 0.00 / 0.09 | 0 | 132.4 | n/a |
| 54h | 12.2 | 1.0 | 349 | 79 | 1,018.8 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 24 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 60h | 14.3 | 0.4 | 36 | 68 | 1,019.4 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 68.7 | n/a |
| 66h | 20.8 | 2.4 | 231 | 30 | 1,015.5 | 0.03 / 0.03 | 100 | 687.4 | n/a |
| Monday | 14.5 | 0.6 | 160 | 77 | 1,017.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 99 | 135.2 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-02 18:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in El Bir?
Now 13.4 C with overcast skies and a 2.7 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 11.4 to 19.9 C, max wind 5.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 730 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 El Bir today?
Sunrise around 06:30 and sunset around 18:19 (local time). Day length about 11h 49m.
What is the local time in El Bir?
Local time is 03:46. Time zone: Asia/Beirut (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is El Bir?
El Bir is a cultivated area.
What is the elevation of El Bir?
DEM 915 m.
Where is El Bir located?
It is at 33.87222, 36.01111 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is El Bir in?
It is in Lebanon.