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Ar Rā‘ī, Syria

Aleppo · Syria

Ar Rā‘ī is a small town in Aleppo, Syria with a population of 0. Elevation: 1,627 ft (496 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,627 ft Elevation 496 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
15.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Damascus Timezone

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About Ar Rā‘ī

Al-Rai, is a small town in northern Aleppo Governorate, northern Syria. With 4,609 inhabitants, as per the 2004 census, al-Rai is the administrative center of the sparsely populated Nahiya al-Rai. Located on the Istanbul-Baghdad Railway and close to the Turkish border, right across Elbeyli, it is however a strategically important village. The town of Akhtarin, some 15 kilometers (9.3 mi) to the southwest. Larger towns are Azaz, some 35 kilometers (22 mi) to the west, and Jarablus and Manbij, both some 45 kilometers (28 mi) to the east.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain15.7 in/yr
Sunny Days335/yr
Elevation1,627 ft (496 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,627 ft (496 m)
Coordinates36.6118°, 37.4478°
TimezoneAsia/Damascus
Country🇸🇾 Syria
State / ProvinceAleppo
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation15.7 inches (399 mm)
Annual Snowfall3.0 inches (7 cm)

About Ar Rā‘ī

Ar Rā‘ī is a small town in Syria (Aleppo) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 1,627 feet (496 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.

Ar Rā‘ī enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 84°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 15.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,627 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average62.4°F
16% above Syria avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,627 ft (496 m)
Area256.4 sq mi (664.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates36.6118°N, 37.4478°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.7"
59% below Syria avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.90"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

351 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 16, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.8 78 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 81 km
Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 137 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 140 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 79 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 80 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 142 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 131 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 131 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 145 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 137 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 149 km
Feb 6, 2023 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey M5.3 78 km
Feb 6, 2023 Central Turkey M5.3 135 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 135 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 77 km
Apr 24, 2018 3 km ENE of Samsat, Turkey M5.2 145 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 143 km
Oct 31, 2001 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.1 136 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey M5.1 87 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2023 GULF OF ISKENDERUN Earthquake 0.3 m 56,697 71 km
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake - 1,800 121 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake - - 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 44°F (6°C) 2.4 in
March 50°F (10°C) 1.9 in
April 59°F (15°C) 1.4 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in
June 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
July 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
September 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.9 in
November 53°F (12°C) 1.4 in
December 44°F (7°C) 2.9 in

Ar Rā‘ī has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 43°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Ar Rā‘ī

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Dost FM (TR) talk & speech MP3 128 kbps

Gas Stations in Ar Rā‘ī

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

karkin istasyon
SY #9122102853

Airports Near Ar Rā‘ī

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Aleppo International AirportALPLarge Airport
Gaziantep Oğuzeli International AirportGZTLarge Airport
Jirah Air Base-Small Airport
Minaq Air Base-Small Airport
Rasm Al-Abboud Air Base-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ar Rā‘ī

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Ar-Rai Mosque

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

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What is the weather like in Ar Rā‘ī?

Ar Rā‘ī enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 335 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.7 inches, with 3.0 inches of snow.

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