All Countries
‘Arīqah, Syria
Full City Profile
2,638 ft
Elevation
804 meters
61°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
‘Arīqah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 349 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 349 days/yr |
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°W |
| 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 |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
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 |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
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").