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Al Ghāriyah, Syria
Suwayda · Syria
Al Ghāriyah is a small town in Suwayda, Syria with a population of 0. Elevation: 3,698 ft (1,127 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Al Ghāriyah
Al-Ghariyah or Gheryeh is a town in Suwayda Governorate, in southern Syria. The town is the administrative center of the Ghariyah Nahiya. The town has a population of 3,808 as per the 2004 census. It is located 6 km (3.7 mi) north of the Jordan border. The towns population is predominantly composed of Druze people.
People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,698 ft (1,127 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.3933°, 36.6507° |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
| Country | 🇸🇾 Syria |
| State / Province | Suwayda |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 10.9 inches (277 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.6 inches (2 cm) |
About Al Ghāriyah
Al Ghāriyah is a small town in Syria (Suwayda) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 3,698 feet (1,127 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.9 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above Syria avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,698 ft (1,127 m) |
| Area | 206.8 sq mi (535.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3933°N, 36.6507°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1759 | AKKO | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 2,000 | 127 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 131 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 6,000 | 127 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | - | - | 117 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 30,000 | 137 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | - | 117 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (88 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 88 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in |
Al Ghāriyah has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 46°F in February to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 9.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.0").
Museums in Al Ghāriyah
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| درعا |
Libraries in Al Ghāriyah
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cultural Centre of Salkhad | 0.0 |
Airports Near Al Ghāriyah
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Marka International (Amman Civil) Airport | ADJ | Large Airport |
| Queen Alia International Airport | AMM | Large Airport |
| Khalkhalah Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Muwaffaq Salti Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| As Suwayda West Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Azraq Highway Strip | - | Small Airport |
| Emergency Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| Highway H Highway Strip | - | Small Airport |
| King Hussein Air College | OMF | Small Airport |
| Prince Hassan Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Tel Qulib | - | Small Airport |
| Zarqa Airport | - | Small Airport |
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Al Ghāriyah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 345 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.9 inches.