Comparing Libya with South Africa

Compare Climate information for Libya and South Africa

Is Libya warmer or hotter than South Africa?

On average across the year, yes, Libya is hotter than South Africa . Libya has an average temperature of 22°C/72°F and South Africa has an average temperature of 19°C/66°F.

Libya's hottest month is July, with an average maximum temperature of 35°C/95°F, which is hotter than South Africa's hottest month (January, with an average maximum temperature of 30°C/86°F).

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Is Libya colder or cooler than South Africa?

On average across the year, no, Libya is not colder than South Africa . Libya has an average minimum temperature of 17°C/63°F and South Africa has an average minimum temperature of 12°C/54°F.



Libya's coldest month is January, with an average minimum temperature of 9°C/48°F, which is not colder than South Africa's coldest month (June, with an average minimum temperature of 5°C/41°F).

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Does Libya have more rain than South Africa?

On average across the year, no, Libya has less rain than South Africa. Libya has an average annual rainfall of 42mm and South Africa has an average annual rainfall of 446mm.

Libya's wettest month is December, with an average monthly rainfall of 14mm, which is drier than South Africa's wettest month (also December, with an average monthly rainfall of 70mm).

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Compare location information for Libya and South Africa

How far is Libya from South Africa?

The midpoint of Libya is approximately 3,949 miles (6,355km) of South Africa.

Is Libya further west than South Africa?

Yes, Libya is further west than South Africa. The midpoint of Libya is further west by approximately 228 miles (367km).

Is Libya further east than South Africa?

No, Libya is not further east than South Africa.

Is Libya further north than South Africa?

Yes, Libya is further north than South Africa. The midpoint of Libya is further north by approximately 3,931 miles (6,326km).

Is Libya further south than South Africa?

No, Libya is not further south than South Africa.

Is Libya bigger than South Africa?

Yes, Libya is bigger than South Africa. Libya has an area of 1,759,540 km2 (4,557,209 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Libya is 545,070 km2 (1,411,731 miles2) bigger than South Africa.
That makes Libya 1 times bigger than South Africa.

Is Libya smaller than South Africa?

No, Libya is not smaller than South Africa. Libya has an area of 1,759,540 km2 (4,557,209 miles2) and South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) which means that Libya is 545,070 km2 (1,411,731 miles2) bigger than South Africa.
That makes Libya 1 times bigger than South Africa.

How far is South Africa from Libya?

The midpoint of South Africa is approximately 3,949 miles (6,355km) south of Libya.

Is South Africa further west than Libya?

No, South Africa is not further west than Libya.

Is South Africa further east than Libya?

Yes, South Africa is further east than Libya. The midpoint of South Africa is further east by approximately 228 miles (367km).

Is South Africa further north than Libya?

No, South Africa is not further north than Libya.

Is South Africa further south than Libya?

Yes, South Africa is further south than Libya. The midpoint of South Africa is further south by approximately 3,931 miles (6,326km).

Is South Africa bigger than Libya?

No, South Africa is smaller than Libya. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Libya has an area of 1,759,540 km2 (4,557,209 miles2) which means that South Africa is 545,070 km2 (1,411,731 miles2) smaller than Libya.
That makes South Africa 1 times smaller than Libya.

Is South Africa smaller than Libya?

Yes, South Africa is smaller than Libya. South Africa has an area of 1,214,470 km2 (3,145,477 miles2) and Libya has an area of 1,759,540 km2 (4,557,209 miles2) which means that South Africa is 545,070 km2 (1,411,731 miles2) smaller than Libya.
That makes South Africa 1 times smaller than Libya.

Compare population information for Libya and South Africa

Is Libya more populated than South Africa?

No, Libya is not more populated than South Africa. Libya has a population of 7,137,931 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Libya has 50,378,734 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes Libya 8 times less populated than South Africa.

Is Libya less populated than South Africa?

Yes, Libya is less populated than South Africa. Libya has a population of 7,137,931 and South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 which means that Libya has 50,378,734 fewer people than South Africa.
That makes Libya 8 times less populated than South Africa.

Is South Africa more populated than Libya?

Yes, South Africa is more populated than Libya. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Libya has a population of 7,137,931 which means that South Africa has 50,378,734 more people than Libya.
That makes South Africa 8 times more populated than Libya.

Is South Africa less populated than Libya?

No, South Africa is not less populated than Libya. South Africa has a population of 57,516,665 and Libya has a population of 7,137,931 which means that South Africa has 50,378,734 more people than Libya.
That makes South Africa 8 times more populated than Libya.

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