‘Arīqah, Syria
Suwayda · Syria
‘Arīqah is a small town in Suwayda, Syria with a population of 0. Elevation: 2,638 ft (804 m). Average temperature: 61°F (16°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About ‘Arīqah
Ariqah, formerly known as Ahira, is a town in southern Syria with a population of about 3,798, according to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS) in the 2004 census. It is located in the heart of the rocky volcanic plateau of Lajat. Administratively Ariqah is situated in the Shahba District of Suwayda Governorate.
Ariqah is known for its volcanic cave which is located in a 10 meters deep hollow in the centre of the village. This cave is known as Ariqa Cave which extends from 2 to 3 kilometers in the old lava streams, it is the biggest known cave in southern Syria. Its inhabitants are predominantly Druze, with a Sunni Muslim Bedouin minority.
People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,638 ft (804 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.8899°, 36.4834° |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
| Country | 🇸🇾 Syria |
| State / Province | Suwayda |
| Average Temperature | 61°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 7.8 inches (199 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 1.4 inches (4 cm) |
About ‘Arīqah
‘Arīqah is a small town in Syria (Suwayda) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 2,638 feet (804 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 61°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above Syria avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,638 ft (804 m) |
| Area | 94.4 sq mi (244.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8899°N, 36.4834°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 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 | 93 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 6,000 | 93 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | - | - | 135 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 30,000 | 81 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | - | 70,000 | 139 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | - | 135 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 120 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in |
‘Arīqah has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 44°F in February to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and June the driest (0.0").
Museums in ‘Arīqah
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| As Suwayda National Museum |
Libraries in ‘Arīqah
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arab Cultural Center of Swaida | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in ‘Arīqah
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omega store |
Restaurants in ‘Arīqah
1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in ‘Arīqah
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near ‘Arīqah
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Damascus International Airport | DAM | Large Airport |
| Khalkhalah Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| As Suwayda West Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Dimas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dumayr Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Emergency Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| King Hussein Air College | OMF | Small Airport |
| Marj Ruhayyil Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Mezzeh Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Prince Hassan Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Tel Qulib | - | Small Airport |
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‘Arīqah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 7.8 inches, with 1.4 inches of snow.
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