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Arwād, Syria

Tartus · Syria

Arwād is a small town in Tartus, Syria with a population of 0. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

46 ft Elevation 14 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
48.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Damascus Timezone

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About Arwād

Arwād

Arwad, the classical Aradus, is a town in Syria on an eponymous island in the Mediterranean Sea. It is the administrative center of the Arwad Subdistrict (nahiyah), of which it is the only locality. It is the only inhabited island in Syria. It is located 3 km (1.9 mi) from Tartus, Syria's second-largest port.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp66°F (19°C)
Rain48.6 in/yr
Sunny Days332/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates34.8560°, 35.8585°
TimezoneAsia/Damascus
Country🇸🇾 Syria
State / ProvinceTartus
Average Temperature66°F (19°C)
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation48.6 inches (1,235 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.0 inches (3 cm)

About Arwād

Arwād is a small town in Syria (Tartus) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 50°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.

Arwād enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 332 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 48.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average65.9°F
22% above Syria avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates34.8560°N, 35.8585°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"
28% above Syria avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.40"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

122 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 10, 2025.

Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 146 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 145 km
Mar 22, 1993 47 km SE of Protaras, Cyprus M5.4 134 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 147 km
Aug 12, 2024 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M5.2 109 km
Jun 17, 2009 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey M5.0 133 km
Mar 29, 2006 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria M5.0 59 km
Feb 23, 2023 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey M4.9 136 km
Aug 16, 2024 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M4.8 110 km
Feb 16, 2023 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.8 124 km
Mar 26, 1997 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.7 130 km
Apr 3, 2020 51 km W of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.7 125 km
Feb 7, 2023 10 km NW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.7 124 km
Feb 6, 2023 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria M4.7 59 km
Apr 15, 2020 43 km NNW of Latakia, Syria M4.6 116 km
Jun 5, 1996 34 km NNW of Latakia, Syria M4.6 109 km
Feb 6, 2023 11 km SE of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.6 112 km
Feb 7, 2023 9 km WSW of Uzunba?, Turkey M4.6 138 km
Feb 26, 2023 9 km SW of B?y?k?at, Turkey M4.5 134 km
Feb 6, 2023 39 km WNW of Latakia, Syria M4.5 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 6.6 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 6.1 in
March 58°F (14°C) 5.1 in
April 65°F (18°C) 2.5 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.0 in
June 74°F (24°C) 0.2 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
October 72°F (22°C) 2.5 in
November 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in
December 53°F (12°C) 7.4 in Wettest

Arwād has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 50°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Arwād

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
المعهد الزراعي - - - -
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Museums in Arwād

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Tartus Museum
متحف طرطوس

Libraries in Arwād

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Tarik ibn zaiad library0.0
Tarik ibn zaiad library0.0
The Old Tartous Cultural Center0.0
شركة ومكتبة شاش0.0
شركة ومكتبة شاش0.0
مكتبة أطلس0.0
مكتبة أطلس0.0
مكتبة الامين0.0
مكتبة الامين0.0
مكتبة الرشا0.0
مكتبة الرشا0.0
مكتبة المثال0.0
مكتبة المثال0.0
مكتبة المنار0.0
مكتبة المنار0.0
مكتبة الميس0.0
مكتبة الميس0.0
مكتبة زغيبي0.0
مكتبة زغيبي0.0
مكتبة فرح0.0
مكتبة فرح0.0
مكتبة فور جامعة0.0
مكتبة فور جامعة0.0
مكتبة نون والقلم0.0
مكتبة نون والقلم0.0

Farmers Markets in Arwād

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Abu Slaiman for vegetables and fruits
Al-Roqmani's Marketplace
Basem
Basem's Marketplace
سوق الباعة
سوق الهال طرطوس
سوق خضار الكراج القديم
سوق خضار الكراج القديم
سوق طرطوس الحرة
سوق طرطوس الحرة

Hotels in Arwād

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Blue Bay Hotel
منتجع بلو باي

Restaurants in Arwād

2 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

شاطئ
مخيم أبو علي هيثم

Cafes in Arwād

5 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Barjees cafe
جار البحر
شاطئ الؤلؤة
شاطئ درج الورد
شاطئ نسمة بحر, ماهر ديوب

Castles in Arwād

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Fortress of Arwad

Gas Stations in Arwād

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SY #2356217663
محطة الخليج
محطة مالك للوقود

Stadiums & Teams in Arwād

TeamLeagueDivision

Ski Resorts Near Arwād

1 ski resorts within range.

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

Airports Near Arwād

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Al Qusayr Air Base-Medium Airport
Latakia International AirportLTKMedium Airport
Rene Mouawad Air BaseKYEMedium Airport
Wujah Al Hajar Air Base-Medium Airport
Al Futasiyah-Small Airport
Zboud Airstrip-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Arwād

17 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Al Rahmah
Dr Elie Tanous -Orthopaedic Surgeon
One day clinic
Tartous dental Clinic Dr.Mouhannad Shahin
Tartous Medical Laboratory
الدكتور أحمد معلا
الدكتورة بشرى حسين إبراهيم
د.علي إبراهيم
عيادة الدكتور زياد صافيا
عيادة الدكتور علي معروف
عيادة الدكتورة ريمي الناصر
عيادة دّكتورة الأسنان هبة عيسى
عيادة دير ماليزر طرطوس
مخبر منهل الحسن لصناعة الأسنان
مركز الأثيل
مركز سيف بيوتي كلينك طرطوس
مستوصف الشيخ سعد

Churches & Religious Organizations in Arwād

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sea Mosque

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Damascus
Elevation
1 m (3 ft)
Area
0.2 km² (0.1 mi²)

🇸🇾 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 Arwād?

Arwād enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 50°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 332 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 48.6 inches.

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