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Al Ḩawāsh, Syria

Homs · Syria

Al Ḩawāsh is a small town in Homs, Syria with a population of 0. Elevation: 1,093 ft (333 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,093 ft Elevation 333 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
14.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Damascus Timezone

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About Al Ḩawāsh

Al Ḩawāsh

Al-Hawash is a Greek Orthodox Christians town in northwestern Syria, administratively belonging to the Homs Governorate. Nearby towns include al-Husn and Marmarita to the west, Shin to the east and Talkalakh to the southwest. According to the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) Hawash had a population of 4,067 in 2004. Its inhabitants are predominantly Christians, much like most of the villages in the area. The village has two Greek Orthodox Church and a Greek Catholic Church.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain14.8 in/yr
Sunny Days324/yr
Elevation1,093 ft (333 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,093 ft (333 m)
Coordinates34.7600°, 36.3213°
TimezoneAsia/Damascus
Country🇸🇾 Syria
State / ProvinceHoms
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation14.8 inches (376 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.7 inches (2 cm)

About Al Ḩawāsh

Al Ḩawāsh is a small town in Syria (Homs) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 1,093 feet (333 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.

Al Ḩawāsh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 324 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 14.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,093 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average64.8°F
20% above Syria avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,093 ft (333 m)
Area78.6 sq mi (203.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates34.7600°N, 36.3213°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.8"
61% below Syria avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.00"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

85 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 10, 2025.

Aug 12, 2024 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M5.2 75 km
Jun 17, 2009 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey M5.0 146 km
Mar 29, 2006 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria M5.0 98 km
Feb 23, 2023 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey M4.9 146 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria M4.9 125 km
Feb 16, 2023 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.8 143 km
Aug 16, 2024 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M4.8 73 km
Feb 7, 2023 10 km NW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.7 138 km
Mar 26, 1997 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.7 138 km
Feb 6, 2023 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria M4.7 101 km
Jun 5, 1996 34 km NNW of Latakia, Syria M4.6 133 km
Apr 15, 2020 43 km NNW of Latakia, Syria M4.6 142 km
Feb 6, 2023 11 km SE of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.6 120 km
Aug 13, 2024 14 km N of As Salamīyah, Syria M4.5 80 km
Feb 26, 2023 9 km SW of B?y?k?at, Turkey M4.5 147 km
Feb 6, 2023 39 km WNW of Latakia, Syria M4.5 128 km
Feb 6, 2023 28 km WNW of Latakia, Syria M4.5 123 km
Apr 15, 2020 40 km NNW of Latakia, Syria M4.5 139 km
Feb 6, 2023 44 km W of Latakia, Syria M4.4 132 km
May 9, 2023 55 km E of As Salamīyah, Syria M4.4 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1202 SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA Eruption + Earthquake - 30,000 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 5.8 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 5.3 in
March 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.3 in
May 71°F (21°C) 1.0 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
October 71°F (21°C) 1.9 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
December 50°F (10°C) 6.0 in Wettest

Al Ḩawāsh has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Al Ḩawāsh

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Al Ḩawāsh

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
كنيسة مار ضومط
متحف الحيوانات والفراشات

Libraries in Al Ḩawāsh

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bayan Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Al Ḩawāsh

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abu Slaiman for vegetables and fruits
Al-Roqmani's Marketplace
Basem
Basem's Marketplace
سنتر أمال

Hotels in Al Ḩawāsh

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beibars Hotel
lion

Restaurants in Al Ḩawāsh

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Al wadi waterfall restaurant
Round Table Restaurant
مطعم تسقية و فول

Castles in Al Ḩawāsh

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Krak des Chevaliers

Banks in Al Ḩawāsh

2 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ahlei trust bank
Banque Bemo Saudi Fransi

Stadiums & Teams in Al Ḩawāsh

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Al Ḩawāsh

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
The Cedars Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Al Ḩawāsh

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Al Qusayr Air Base-Medium Airport
Latakia International AirportLTKMedium Airport
Rene Mouawad Air BaseKYEMedium Airport
Wujah Al Hajar Air Base-Medium Airport
Al Futasiyah-Small Airport
Hamah Air Base-Small Airport
Shayrat Air Base-Small Airport
Zboud Airstrip-Small Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Al Ḩawāsh

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Crac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-DinCultural2006

Churches & Religious Organizations in Al Ḩawāsh

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Saint Elias Church
كنيسة الشحارة
مقام الشيخ سقا سليمان
هوك عبود

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Damascus

🇸🇾 About Syria

Capital Damascus
Population 16,906,283
Area 185,180 km²
GDP (USD) $23,622,827,080
GDP per capita $1,052
HDI 0.577
Life expectancy 72.1 years
Internet users 34.7%
Urban population 72.2%
Currency SYP (Pound)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +963
TLD .sy
Driving side right

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Al Ḩawāsh

Crac des Chevaliers and Qal’at Salah El-Din
Cultural · inscribed 2006
These two castles represent the most significant examples illustrating the exchange of influences and documenting the evolution of fortified architecture in the Near East during the time of the Crusades (11th - 13th centuries). The Crac des Chevaliers was buil...

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What is the weather like in Al Ḩawāsh?

Al Ḩawāsh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.8 inches.

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