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‘Awaj, Syria
Hama · Syria
‘Awaj is a small town in Hama, Syria with a population of 0. Elevation: 2,005 ft (611 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About ‘Awaj
Awj is a village in northern Syria, administratively part of the Hama Governorate, located in the Homs Gap southwest of Hama. Nearby localities include Aqrab and Tell Dahab to the east, Nisaf and Baarin to the north, Ayn Halaqim to the northwest, and Kafr Kamrah and Rabah to the south. According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics, Awj had a population of 4,222 in the 2004 census. Its inhabitants are predominantly Alawites.
People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,005 ft (611 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.9070°, 36.4044° |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
| Country | 🇸🇾 Syria |
| State / Province | Hama |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.8 inches (376 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.7 inches (2 cm) |
About ‘Awaj
‘Awaj is a small town in Syria (Hama) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 2,005 feet (611 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.1°F |
| 19% above Syria avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,005 ft (611 m) |
| Area | 15.7 sq mi (40.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9070°N, 36.4044°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1872 | SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) | Earthquake | - | 1,800 | 145 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 146 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
‘Awaj has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.8") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in ‘Awaj
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| مدرسة خربة الجامع | - | - | - | - |
| مدرسة التاعونة | - | - | - | - |
Museums in ‘Awaj
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| حديقة الأنسة رضية | ||||
| كنيسة مار ضومط |
Castles in ‘Awaj
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in ‘Awaj
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near ‘Awaj
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cedars Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near ‘Awaj
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Al Qusayr Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Latakia International Airport | LTK | Medium Airport |
| Rene Mouawad Air Base | KYE | Medium Airport |
| Wujah Al Hajar Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Al Futasiyah | - | Small Airport |
| Hamah Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Shayrat Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Zboud Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in ‘Awaj
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| مقام الشيخ جامع | |
| مقام الشيخ عبد الله المغاوري | |
| مقام الشيخ علي العجمي | |
| مقام النبي خابا |
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What is the weather like in ‘Awaj?
‘Awaj enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.8 inches.