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‘Assāl al Ward, Syria
Rif-dimashq · Syria
‘Assāl al Ward is a small town in Rif-dimashq, Syria with a population of 0. Elevation: 5,381 ft (1,640 m). Average temperature: 58°F (14°C).
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About ‘Assāl al Ward
Assal al-Ward is a town in southern Syria, administratively part of the Rif Dimashq Governorate, located northeast of Damascus along the Syrian–Lebanese borders. Nearby localities include Hala, Hosh Arab and al-Qutayfah to the southeast, Rankous, Saidnaya, Douma and al-Tawani to the south. According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics, Assal al-Ward had a population of 5,812 in the 2004 census. The town is also the administrative center of the Assal al-Ward nahiyah which consists of three towns with a combined population of 8,766. Its inhabitants are predominantly Sunni Muslims.
People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,381 ft (1,640 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.8645°, 36.4139° |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
| Country | 🇸🇾 Syria |
| State / Province | Rif-dimashq |
| Average Temperature | 58°F (14°C) |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 10.3 inches (261 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 29.9 inches (76 cm) |
About ‘Assāl al Ward
‘Assāl al Ward is a small town in Syria (Rif-dimashq) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 5,381 feet (1,640 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (14°C). Temperatures range from 33°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 58.0°F |
| 7% above Syria avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 350 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,381 ft (1,640 m) |
| Area | 118.7 sq mi (307.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8645°N, 36.4139°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 128 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 128 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 56 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in |
‘Assāl al Ward has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 33°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.8") and June the driest (0.0").
Radio Stations near ‘Assāl al Ward
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 ‘Assāl al Ward
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| المتحف الآرامي |
Libraries in ‘Assāl al Ward
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Librairie Chamas | 0.0 | |||||
| المبتدأ و الخبر | 0.0 | |||||
| المركز الثقافي العربي في يبرود | 0.0 |
Ski Resorts Near ‘Assāl al Ward
3 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zaarour Club | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| Mzaar Kfardebian Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
| The Cedars Ski Resort | 0.0 | — | — | $0 | — | — | — |
Airports Near ‘Assāl al Ward
12 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Damascus International Airport | DAM | Large Airport |
| Al Qusayr Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| An Nasiriyah Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Rayak Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Rene Mouawad Air Base | KYE | Medium Airport |
| Wujah Al Hajar Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Dimas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dumayr Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Marj Ruhayyil Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Mezzeh Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Shayrat Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Zboud Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
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What is the weather like in ‘Assāl al Ward?
‘Assāl al Ward enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winter temperatures average 33°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 350 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 10.3 inches, with 29.9 inches of snow.