Location & Surroundings
Maqsoûs is a settlement in Baalbek-Hermel Governorate, Lebanon, at 1,407 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Baalbek, 2 km to the northwest. The national capital Beirut is 68 km to the west. The nearest airport is Mezzeh Military Airport, 57 km away.
Also known as: Maqşūş
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° 59' 20" N, 36° 13' 53" E
- Elevation DEM: 1407 m
- Timezone Asia/Beirut
- Time Shift GMT 2 (DST 3)
Statistics & Country
- Pop. Density 184 p/km²
- Built-up 2.9%
- Settlement Urban centre
- Currency Pound (LBP)
- Phone Prefix +961
Sun & Local Time
- Local time 17:47
- Sunrise 06:31
- Sunset 18:14
- Day length 11 h 43 min
Other populated places nearby
Nearby
Alternate Names
Weather in Maqsous
Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Maqsous, updated from the NOAA GFS model.
Now 13.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.8 to 17.3 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 731 W/m2.
Temperature
13.2 C
Wind
2.5 m/s SW (241 deg)
Humidity
65 %
Pressure
1,017.2 hPa
Clouds
4 %
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 | 13.2 | 2.5 | 241 | 65 | 1,017.2 | - / 0.00 | 4 | 0.0 | n/a |
| 6h | 17.3 | 6.4 | 241 | 42 | 1,015.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 731.5 | n/a |
| 12h | 11.9 | 2.9 | 193 | 58 | 1,018.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 155.3 | n/a |
| 18h | 9.8 | 1.8 | 206 | 66 | 1,019.1 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Tomorrow | 13.2 | 2.2 | 236 | 50 | 1,020.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 86.9 | n/a |
| 30h | 19.2 | 3.3 | 241 | 27 | 1,018.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 737.2 | n/a |
| 36h | 13.8 | 1.8 | 82 | 58 | 1,021.6 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 154.8 | n/a |
| 42h | 11.2 | 1.4 | 125 | 60 | 1,022.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Thursday | 15.8 | 0.8 | 197 | 40 | 1,022.5 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 86.3 | n/a |
| 54h | 22.3 | 3.2 | 232 | 24 | 1,018.9 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 3 | 733.5 | n/a |
| 60h | 15.7 | 1.8 | 73 | 49 | 1,021.0 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 151.2 | n/a |
| 66h | 13.1 | 1.4 | 51 | 65 | 1,020.2 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 0 | 0.0 | n/a |
| Friday | 17.4 | 1.1 | 232 | 40 | 1,020.3 | 0.00 / 0.00 | 1 | 85.7 | n/a |
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-06 06:00 UTC).
FAQ
What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Maqsous?
Now 13.2 C with mostly clear skies and a 2.5 m/s south-westerly wind. Next 24h: 9.8 to 17.3 C, max wind 6.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 731 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 Maqsous today?
Sunrise around 06:31 and sunset around 18:14 (local time). Day length about 11h 43m.
What is the local time in Maqsous?
Local time is 17:47. Time zone: Asia/Beirut (UTC+03:00).
What type of place is Maqsous?
Maqsous is a populated place.
What is the elevation of Maqsous?
DEM 1,407 m.
Where is Maqsous located?
It is at 33.98889, 36.23139 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Maqsous in?
It is in Lebanon.