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Al Quţayfah, Syria
Full City Profile
16,118
Population
209/sq mi density
3,064 ft
Elevation
934 meters
59°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
Al Quţayfah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 321 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 8.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 321 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,064 ft (934 m) |
| Area | 77.2 sq mi (200.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 209/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7385°N, 36.6007°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | 131 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 131 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 62 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (181 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 181 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 65°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.5 in |
Al Quţayfah has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 40°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.7") and June the driest (0.0").