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Al Quşayr, Syria

Homs · Syria

Al Quşayr is a mid-size city in Homs, Syria with a population of 41,062. Elevation: 1,775 ft (541 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

41,062 Population 123/sq mi density
1,775 ft Elevation 541 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
17.1 in Annual Rain
Asia / Damascus Timezone

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About Al Quşayr

Al Quşayr

Al-Qusayr is a city in western Syria, administratively part of the Homs Governorate. It is located about 35 kilometers (22 mi) south of Homs and is situated in a mountainous area overlooking Syria's border with Lebanon which lies 15 kilometres to the southwest. Nearby localities include Rablah and Zira'a to the south, Jandar further to the east, al-Dabaah to the northeast, Arjoun to the northwest and Aqrabiyah to the west. Al-Qusayr has an altitude of 540 meters (1,770 ft).

People

Population41,062
Density123/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain17.1 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation1,775 ft (541 m)
Population41,062
Population Density123 / sq mi
Elevation1,775 ft (541 m)
Coordinates34.5078°, 36.5803°
TimezoneAsia/Damascus
Country🇸🇾 Syria
State / ProvinceHoms
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation17.1 inches (434 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Al Quşayr

Al Quşayr is a mid-size city in Syria (Homs) with a population of 41,062. The city sits at an elevation of 1,775 feet (541 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.

Climate in Al Quşayr

Al Quşayr has an average annual temperature of 17.3°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (27.8°C), the coldest is Jan (6.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 322 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 6.5°C / 44°F -2.9° / 18.9° 70.3
Feb 7.1°C / 45°F -2.1° / 20.4° 40.1
Mar 9.7°C / 50°F -0.8° / 24.9° 39.0
Apr 15.6°C / 60°F 2.9° / 30.5° 32.8
May 20.4°C / 69°F 7.4° / 36.3° 5.6
Jun 25°C / 77°F 12.9° / 39.3° 1.6
Jul 27.7°C / 82°F 17.1° / 41.1° 0.4
Aug 27.8°C / 82°F 17.8° / 41.2° 0.2
Sep 25°C / 77°F 14.6° / 39.7° 2.8
Oct 20.3°C / 69°F 10.6° / 33.5° 14.4
Nov 13.5°C / 56°F 3.4° / 25.9° 33.8
Dec 8.9°C / 48°F 0.5° / 20.8° 81.6
Al Quşayr enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 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 17.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,775 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above Syria avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,775 ft (541 m)
Area335.1 sq mi (868.0 km²)
Population Density123/sq mi
Coordinates34.5078°N, 36.5803°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 17.1"
55% below Syria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.43"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

42 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 16, 2024.

Aug 12, 2024 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M5.2 79 km
Mar 29, 2006 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria M5.0 134 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria M4.9 92 km
Aug 16, 2024 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M4.8 74 km
Feb 6, 2023 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria M4.7 136 km
Mar 26, 1997 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.7 134 km
Aug 13, 2024 14 km N of As Salamīyah, Syria M4.5 83 km
May 9, 2023 55 km E of As Salamīyah, Syria M4.4 113 km
Sep 1, 2014 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria M4.4 91 km
Jan 12, 2023 6 km NNE of Kh?n Shaykh?n, Syria M4.4 111 km
Feb 10, 2023 59 km WNW of ?ar??s, Syria M4.3 135 km
Jan 21, 2023 12 km ENE of Tallkalakh, Syria M4.3 29 km
Mar 9, 1992 7 km ENE of Tripoli, Lebanon M4.2 60 km
Nov 12, 1993 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon M4.2 121 km
Sep 8, 2002 29 km NNE of As Salam?yah, Syria M4.2 101 km
Feb 24, 2023 57 km WSW of Latakia, Syria M4.2 149 km
Oct 30, 1997 67 km W of ?ar??s, Syria M4.2 139 km
Feb 12, 2023 15 km W of Latakia, Syria M4.1 143 km
Dec 3, 1996 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.1 128 km
Feb 8, 2023 19 km ENE of Bcharré, Lebanon M4.1 41 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 30,000 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.4 in Coldest, Wettest
February 47°F (8°C) 3.0 in
March 53°F (12°C) 2.4 in
April 62°F (16°C) 1.3 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
October 69°F (20°C) 1.1 in
November 56°F (13°C) 1.9 in
December 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in

Al Quşayr has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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Museums in Al Quşayr

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
somar
somar
The Museum of Homs
The Museum of Homs
حديقة الأنسة رضية

Libraries in Al Quşayr

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
STUDY ZONE0.0
STUDY ZONE0.0
تسجيلات أسعد0.0
تسجيلات أسعد0.0
دار التميز0.0
دار التميز0.0
مكتبة ألفا بيتا0.0
مكتبة ألفا بيتا0.0
مكتبة اجيال0.0
مكتبة اجيال0.0
مكتبة احمد0.0
مكتبة احمد0.0
مكتبة ادريس0.0
مكتبة ادريس0.0
مكتبة اكسترا0.0
مكتبة اكسترا0.0
مكتبة التركماني0.0
مكتبة التركماني0.0
مكتبة التركماني0.0
مكتبة التركماني0.0
مكتبة الديار0.0
مكتبة الديار0.0
مكتبة الزهراوي الفرع الرئيسي0.0
مكتبة الزهراوي الفرع الرئيسي0.0
مكتبة السلطان0.0
مكتبة السلطان0.0
مكتبة العائلة0.0
مكتبة العائلة0.0
مكتبة الكمال0.0
مكتبة الكمال0.0
مكتبة الناصرية0.0
مكتبة الناصرية0.0
مكتبة الوادي0.0
مكتبة الوادي0.0
مكتبة حسان0.0
مكتبة حسان0.0
مكتبة دار الحديث0.0
مكتبة دار الحديث0.0
مكتبة سومر0.0
مكتبة سومر0.0
مكتبة نون0.0
مكتبة نون0.0
مكتبة ومطبعة الأفق0.0
مكتبة ومطبعة الأفق0.0

Farmers Markets in Al Quşayr

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
سوق الهال
سوق الهال

Train Stations in Al Quşayr

1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mahattat al Qusayr

Stadiums & Teams in Al Quşayr

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Al Quşayr

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 Quşayr

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Al Qusayr Air BaseMedium Airport
An Nasiriyah Air BaseMedium Airport
Rayak Air BaseMedium Airport
Rene Mouawad Air BaseKYEMedium Airport
Al FutasiyahSmall Airport
Hamah Air BaseSmall Airport
Shayrat Air BaseSmall Airport
Zboud AirstripSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Al Quşayr

19 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Dr Jalal Hilal clinic
seif beauty clinc
SHABAN Lab
Syrian Red Crescent - Rehabilitation Center
x dental clinic
المركز العيني التخصصي
اميسا دنتال
عيادة الدكتور علي عاصي
مركز الأرمن الطبي
مركز الليزر والجراحة التجميلية
مركز المحطة الطبي
مركز شهير الطبي
مستوصف
مستوصف العباسيين
مستوصف القصور
مستوصف كرم الشامي
مستوصف وادي الذهب
مشفى الهلال الأحمر
مكتب الشماس للتمريض

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Damascus
Elevation
540 m (1,772 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Al Quşayr

What is the population of Al Quşayr?

Al Quşayr has a population of 41,062 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 123 people per square mile, spread across 335.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Al Quşayr?

Al Quşayr enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 305 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 17.1 inches.

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