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Ar Ruḩaybah, Syria

Rif-dimashq · Syria

Ar Ruḩaybah is a small town in Rif-dimashq, Syria with a population of 0. Elevation: 2,733 ft (833 m). Average temperature: 57°F (14°C).

2,733 ft Elevation 833 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
6.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Damascus Timezone

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About Ar Ruḩaybah

Ar Ruḩaybah

Al-Ruhaybah or Al-Ruhaibah is a Syrian city in the Al-Qutayfah District of the Rif Dimashq Governorate. According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), Ar-Ruhaybah had a population of 30,450 in the 2004 census. Its inhabitants are predominantly Sunni Muslims.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
Rain6.6 in/yr
Sunny Days351/yr
Elevation2,733 ft (833 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation2,733 ft (833 m)
Coordinates33.7442°, 36.7039°
TimezoneAsia/Damascus
Country🇸🇾 Syria
State / ProvinceRif-dimashq
Average Temperature57°F (14°C)
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation6.6 inches (167 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ar Ruḩaybah

Ar Ruḩaybah is a small town in Syria (Rif-dimashq) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 2,733 feet (833 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 57°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 47°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.

Ar Ruḩaybah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 351 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 6.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,733 feet.

Temperature

47°F Jan (9°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above Syria avg
January Average47°F (9°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days351 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,733 ft (833 m)
Area273.2 sq mi (707.6 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates33.7442°N, 36.7039°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 6.6"
83% below Syria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.80"
Driest Month (May) 0.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

53 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 16, 2024.

Feb 15, 2008 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M5.1 138 km
Mar 26, 1997 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M5.0 123 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria M4.9 9 km
Aug 16, 2024 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M4.8 149 km
Mar 26, 1997 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.7 115 km
Sep 1, 2014 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria M4.4 51 km
Jan 21, 2023 12 km ENE of Tallkalakh, Syria M4.3 111 km
Feb 11, 2008 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.3 131 km
Mar 9, 1992 7 km ENE of Tripoli, Lebanon M4.2 107 km
Nov 12, 1993 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon M4.2 100 km
Jun 12, 2008 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.2 126 km
Dec 3, 1996 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.1 109 km
Feb 8, 2023 19 km ENE of Bcharré, Lebanon M4.1 77 km
Jan 27, 2005 42 km NE of Al Qaryatayn, Syria M4.1 115 km
Feb 8, 1999 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon M4.1 145 km
Jun 12, 2008 6 km WSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 127 km
Jul 5, 2014 4 km NE of Sidon, Lebanon M4.0 122 km
Jul 10, 2009 14 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M4.0 135 km
Jun 12, 2008 11 km W of Metulla, Israel M4.0 127 km
Jun 12, 2008 6 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 125 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 2,000 139 km
1837 ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS Earthquake 6,000 139 km
1202 SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA Eruption + Earthquake 30,000 71 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (177 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Harrat Ash Shamah Volcanic field 1,100 m (3,609 ft) 1850 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (9°C) 1.8 in Wettest
February 41°F (5°C) 1.4 in Coldest
March 46°F (8°C) 1.1 in
April 55°F (13°C) 0.7 in
May 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in
June 71°F (21°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 0.0 in
September 69°F (21°C) 0.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
November 50°F (10°C) 1.1 in
December 42°F (6°C) 1.6 in

Ar Ruḩaybah has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 41°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 8.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.8") and June the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Ar Ruḩaybah

4 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Damascus إذاعة دمشق AAC 128 kbps
Arta Radio MP3
Version FM MP3 24 kbps
voice of Grace (LB) misc MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Ar Ruḩaybah

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
المتحف الآرامي

Libraries in Ar Ruḩaybah

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
المبتدأ و الخبر0.0
المركز الثقافي العربي في يبرود0.0

Ski Resorts Near Ar Ruḩaybah

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
The Cedars Ski Resort 0.0 $0

Airports Near Ar Ruḩaybah

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Damascus International AirportDAMLarge Airport
An Nasiriyah Air BaseMedium Airport
Khalkhalah Air BaseMedium Airport
Rayak Air BaseMedium Airport
Dimas AirportSmall Airport
Dumayr Air BaseSmall Airport
Marj Ruhayyil Air BaseSmall Airport
Mezzeh AirportSmall Airport
Saiqal Air BaseSmall Airport
Shayrat Air BaseSmall Airport
Zboud AirstripSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ar Ruḩaybah

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
`Abbas `Ubayd
جامع النور
جامع زيد بن ثابت
جامع سيدنا ايوب

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 Ruḩaybah?

Ar Ruḩaybah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 47°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 351 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.6 inches.

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