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Al Qardāḩah, Syria

Latakia · Syria

Al Qardāḩah is a small town in Latakia, Syria with a population of 0. Elevation: 1,066 ft (325 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,066 ft Elevation 325 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
43.4 in Annual Rain
Asia / Damascus Timezone

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About Al Qardāḩah

Qardaha is a town in northwestern Syria, in the mountains overlooking the coastal town of Latakia. Nearby localities include Kilmakho to the west, Bustan al-Basha to the southwest, Harf al-Musaytirah to the southeast and Muzayraa to the north. According to the Syrian Central Bureau of Statistics, Qardaha had a population of 8,671 in 2004. It has a predominantly Alawite population and is the traditional home of the Assad family, which ruled Syria from 1970 until 2024. It is believed that many of Assad’s loyalists have fled to Qardaha after the end of the Assad regime in December 2024.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain43.4 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Coordinates35.4564°, 36.0591°
TimezoneAsia/Damascus
Country🇸🇾 Syria
State / ProvinceLatakia
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation43.4 inches (1,103 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches (2 cm)

About Al Qardāḩah

Al Qardāḩah is a small town in Syria (Latakia) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 1,066 feet (325 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 53°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.4 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.

Climate in Al Qardāḩah

Al Qardāḩah has an average annual temperature of 20°C (68°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.8°C), the coldest is Jan (12.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 715 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 12.2°C / 54°F 8.4° / 16.1° 154.5
Feb 13.2°C / 56°F 9.3° / 17° 107.8
Mar 15°C / 59°F 10.9° / 19° 59.9
Apr 18°C / 64°F 14.2° / 21.9° 40.8
May 21.2°C / 70°F 17.6° / 24.9° 16.7
Jun 24.6°C / 76°F 21.6° / 27.6° 4.7
Jul 27°C / 81°F 24.6° / 29.5° 1.1
Aug 27.8°C / 82°F 25.2° / 30.4° 1.5
Sep 26.2°C / 79°F 22.6° / 29.9° 21.4
Oct 23.1°C / 74°F 18.8° / 27.4° 67.4
Nov 18.2°C / 65°F 13.6° / 22.7° 88.3
Dec 14°C / 57°F 10° / 17.9° 150.5
Al Qardāḩah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 335 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 43.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,066 feet.

Temperature

53°F Jan (11°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above Syria avg
January Average53°F (11°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,066 ft (325 m)
Area259.7 sq mi (672.7 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates35.4564°N, 36.0591°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.4"
14% above Syria avg
Snowfall 0.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.20"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

172 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 3, 2025.

Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 79 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 89 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 79 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 91 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 84 km
Aug 12, 2024 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M5.2 95 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 88 km
Jun 17, 2009 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey M5.0 66 km
Mar 29, 2006 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria M5.0 62 km
Feb 23, 2023 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey M4.9 67 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey M4.9 139 km
Feb 16, 2023 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.8 62 km
Mar 5, 2023 7 km SW of Dörtyol, Turkey M4.8 148 km
Aug 16, 2024 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M4.8 99 km
Mar 1, 2023 7 km W of Anayazi, Turkey M4.7 95 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km ENE of Denizciler, Turkey M4.7 142 km
Feb 14, 2014 16 km NW of Denizciler, Turkey M4.7 143 km
Apr 3, 2020 51 km W of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.7 74 km
Feb 7, 2023 10 km NW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.7 57 km
May 7, 2023 0 km SSE of Serinyol, Turkey M4.7 101 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake - 1,800 84 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake - - 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (11°C) 6.1 in
February 50°F (10°C) 5.4 in Coldest
March 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
May 69°F (21°C) 1.2 in
June 74°F (24°C) 0.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.5 in
October 70°F (21°C) 2.0 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.3 in
December 50°F (10°C) 7.2 in Wettest

Al Qardāḩah has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 50°F in February to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.2") and July the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Al Qardāḩah

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسة مرنيو - - - -
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Gas Stations in Al Qardāḩah

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

محطة الروضة
محطة الطير
محطة الوشاح

Banks in Al Qardāḩah

1 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

المصرف التجاري

Stadiums & Teams in Al Qardāḩah

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Airports Near Al Qardāḩah

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Latakia International AirportLTKMedium Airport
Al Futasiyah-Small Airport
Hamah Air Base-Small Airport
Murshid Sarhan Agricultural Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Al Qardāḩah

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Shrine of Sheikh Mohammed Yassin Merhej
مسجد ناعسة
مقام الشيخ سلمان
مقام الشيخ سلمان
مقام الشيخ سلمان حامد
مقام الشيخ سلمان حامد
مقام الشيخ سليمان الاحمد
مقام الشيخ سليمان الاحمد
مقام الشيخ شرف
مقام الشيخ علي المخلاص
مقام الشيخ علي المخلاص
مقام الشيخ عيسى
مقام الشيخ معلا النجفي
مقام الشيخ مقبل
مقام الشيخ مقبل
مقام الشيخ يوسف الرداد
مقام النبي صالح

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Damascus
Elevation
330 m (1,083 ft)

🇸🇾 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

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What is the weather like in Al Qardāḩah?

Al Qardāḩah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 53°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.4 inches.

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