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Al-hirmil offers a quiet, rooted way of life in Lebanon’s countryside, where expats seeking authenticity will find warm community ties and a slower pace without the noise of city expat circuits. Daily life is marked by simple pleasures—fresh local produce, neighborly ease, and a sense of belonging that unfolds over time. Safety is reassuring, healthcare accessible though not advanced, and public transport functional but limited beyond regional hubs. Housing remains affordable, especially compared to Beirut, but options are modest and infrastructure can be inconsistent. It’s a place to settle into, not pass through—ideal if you value integration over convenience and don’t mind being off the beaten path.
Population
30,916
Area
28 km²
Density
1,109 per km²
Founded
-
Language
Arabic, French
Distance to Coast
50 km
Districts & Neighborhoods in Al-hirmil
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Climate & Weather in Al-hirmil
Al-hirmil (El Hermel) has a Mediterranean climate with hot, dry summers and cool, wetter winters, consistent with Lebanon’s broader climate pattern. As an inland northeastern Lebanese city near the Beqaa region, it is generally warmer and drier than the coast, with much of the annual rain falling between November and March.
Summer Average
30°C
Winter Average
9°C
Climate Type
Mediterranean
Rainy Days
55
Sunny Days
290
Humidity
55%
Spring
March - May
14-24°C
Spring is mild to warm, with increasing sunshine and a gradual drop in rainfall compared with winter. Daytime conditions become pleasant, while cooler nights can still occur in March and early April.
Moderate rainfall
Summer
June - August
24-34°C
Summer is hot and very dry, with long sunny periods and limited rainfall. Afternoon heat is common, although humidity is usually lower than on Lebanon’s coast.
Low rainfall
Autumn
September - November
15-27°C
Autumn is warm at first and becomes cooler by late November, with clouds and rain increasing through the season. Rainfall typically returns after the dry summer, especially from November onward.
Moderate rainfall
Winter
December - February
4-13°C
Winter is cool and relatively wet, with the highest chance of rain and occasional cold spells. Nights can be chilly, and nearby higher terrain may experience frost or snow.
Moderate rainfall
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Air Quality
Al-hirmil
Advantages
Al-hirmil
Abundant natural parks
Close-knit community bonds
Mountain air quality
Affordable living costs
Rich cultural heritage
Disadvantages
Al-hirmil
Limited economic opportunities
Inadequate healthcare facilities
Poor infrastructure development
Brain drain to larger cities
Minimal entertainment options
Safety & Security in Al-hirmil
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Moderate
53
/100
Lebanon Avg
55
Asia Avg
57
Worldwide Avg
56
Crime & Safety Metrics
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Al-hirmil
Lebanon Average
No city-specific data available — showing Lebanon country averages instead.
Safety Index
0510
Moderate
Safety from Crime
0510
Moderate
Safe Alone (Day)
0510
Good
Safe Alone (Night)
0510
Low
Safety from Violent Crime
0510
Moderate
Safety from Property Crime
0510
Moderate
Environmental & Natural Hazard Risks
Resilience Score: 81/100
No data for Al-hirmil — showing hazard indicators from nearby Homs (~45 km).
