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Al Kiswah, Syria
Full City Profile
23,526
Population
106/sq mi density
2,375 ft
Elevation
724 meters
62°F
Avg Temperature
17°C
Al Kiswah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,375 ft (724 m) |
| Area | 222.7 sq mi (576.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 106/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3581°N, 36.2419°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 | 80 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 80 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 27 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (169 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 169 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in |
Al Kiswah has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.9") and June the driest (0.0").