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Ar Rastan, Syria

Full City Profile

53,152 Population 369/sq mi density
1,348 ft Elevation 411 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Ar Rastan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,348 ft (411 m)
Area144.2 sq mi (373.6 km²)
Population Density369/sq mi
Coordinates34.9267°N, 36.7324°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.2"
57% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.31"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

85 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 10, 2025.

Aug 12, 2024 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M5.2 34 km
Jun 17, 2009 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey M5.0 140 km
Mar 29, 2006 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria M5.0 124 km
Feb 23, 2023 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey M4.9 139 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria M4.9 136 km
Aug 16, 2024 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M4.8 31 km
Feb 16, 2023 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.8 143 km
Feb 7, 2023 10 km NW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.7 134 km
Feb 6, 2023 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria M4.7 131 km
Feb 7, 2023 9 km WSW of Uzunba?, Turkey M4.6 148 km
Jun 5, 1996 34 km NNW of Latakia, Syria M4.6 139 km
Feb 6, 2023 11 km SE of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.6 113 km
Feb 6, 2023 28 km WNW of Latakia, Syria M4.5 137 km
Apr 15, 2020 40 km NNW of Latakia, Syria M4.5 148 km
Feb 8, 2023 3 km E of Antakya, Turkey M4.5 150 km
Feb 6, 2023 39 km WNW of Latakia, Syria M4.5 146 km
Aug 13, 2024 14 km N of As Salamīyah, Syria M4.5 39 km
Feb 26, 2023 9 km SW of B?y?k?at, Turkey M4.5 141 km
Feb 10, 2015 11 km SSW of Uzunba?, Turkey M4.4 143 km
Feb 6, 2023 44 km W of Latakia, Syria M4.4 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake 1,800 150 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.3 in Coldest, Wettest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in
March 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
June 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
October 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
November 56°F (14°C) 1.7 in
December 47°F (9°C) 3.0 in

Ar Rastan has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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