Abū az̧ Z̧uhūr, Syria
Idlib · Syria
Abū az̧ Z̧uhūr is a mid-size city in Idlib, Syria with a population of 38,869. Elevation: 850 ft (259 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Abū az̧ Z̧uhūr
Abu al-Duhur is a town in northwestern Syria on the edge of the Syrian Desert, administratively part of the Idlib Governorate, located about 45 kilometers south of Aleppo. Nearby localities include Tell Sultan and Tell Kalbah to the northwest. According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), Abu al-Duhur had a population of 10,694 in the 2004 census. It is the center of a nahiyah ("subdistrict") containing 26 localities with a combined population of 38,869 in 2004.
People
Climate
| Population | 38,869 |
| Population Density | 264 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.7406°, 37.0448° |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
| Country | 🇸🇾 Syria |
| State / Province | Idlib |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 10.3 inches (261 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Abū az̧ Z̧uhūr
Abū az̧ Z̧uhūr is a mid-size city in Syria (Idlib) with a population of 38,869. The city sits at an elevation of 850 feet (259 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.
Climate in Abū az̧ Z̧uhūr
Abū az̧ Z̧uhūr has an average annual temperature of 18.7°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.6°C), the coldest is Jan (7.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 393 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above Syria avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Area | 147.1 sq mi (381.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 264/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7406°N, 37.0448°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1872 | SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) | Earthquake | - | 1,800 | 92 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 99 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.7 in |
Abū az̧ Z̧uhūr has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 44°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.0").
Train Stations in Abū az̧ Z̧uhūr
4 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Abū az̧ Z̧uhūr
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aleppo International Airport | ALP | Large Airport |
| Abu ad Duhur Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Hamah Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Murshid Sarhan Agricultural Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rasm Al-Abboud Air Base | - | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Abū az̧ Z̧uhūr?
Abū az̧ Z̧uhūr has a population of 38,869 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 264 people per square mile, spread across 147.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Abū az̧ Z̧uhūr?
Abū az̧ Z̧uhūr enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 10.3 inches.
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