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Buşrá ash Shām, Syria

Daraa · Syria

Buşrá ash Shām is a small town in Daraa, Syria with a population of 1,000. Elevation: 2,789 ft (850 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,000 Population 16/sq mi density
2,789 ft Elevation 850 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
9.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Damascus Timezone

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About Buşrá ash Shām

Buşrá ash Shām

The Ancient City of Bosra is an archaeological site located in the city of Bosra, Syria. The site illustrates the Roman, Byzantine and Muslim civilizations, and was inscribed by UNESCO on the list of World Heritage Sites in 1980.

People

Population1,000
Density16/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain9.7 in/yr
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation2,789 ft (850 m)
Population1,000
Population Density16 / sq mi
Elevation2,789 ft (850 m)
Coordinates32.5174°, 36.4816°
TimezoneAsia/Damascus
Country🇸🇾 Syria
State / ProvinceDaraa
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation9.7 inches (247 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Buşrá ash Shām

Buşrá ash Shām is a small town in Syria (Daraa) with a population of 1,000. The city sits at an elevation of 2,789 feet (850 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.

Climate in Buşrá ash Shām

Buşrá ash Shām has an average annual temperature of 17.6°C (64°F). The hottest month is Aug (25.8°C), the coldest is Jan (8°C). Average annual precipitation is 136 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 8°C / 46°F 2.5° / 13.6° 36.4
Feb 9.2°C / 49°F 3.6° / 14.9° 30.2
Mar 12.5°C / 55°F 5.8° / 19.2° 16.8
Apr 16.8°C / 62°F 9° / 24.5° 4.6
May 21°C / 70°F 12.5° / 29.4° 1.6
Jun 23.8°C / 75°F 15.2° / 32.3° 0.0
Jul 25.6°C / 78°F 17.3° / 33.9° 0.0
Aug 25.8°C / 78°F 17.7° / 33.8° 0.0
Sep 23.8°C / 75°F 15.9° / 31.7° 0.0
Oct 20.3°C / 69°F 12.6° / 28° 4.4
Nov 14.2°C / 58°F 7.5° / 21° 16.8
Dec 9.6°C / 49°F 3.9° / 15.4° 24.8
Buşrá ash Shām enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 318 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 9.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,789 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above Syria avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days318 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,789 ft (850 m)
Area63.9 sq mi (165.5 km²)
Population Density16/sq mi
Coordinates32.5174°N, 36.4816°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 9.7"
74% below Syria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.09"
Driest Month (May) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

38 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Feb 7, 2023.

Feb 11, 2004 21 km SE of Mi?pé Yeri?o, Israel M5.3 128 km
Feb 15, 2008 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M5.1 142 km
Mar 26, 1997 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M5.0 136 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria M4.9 135 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 105 km
Sep 1, 2014 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria M4.4 143 km
Feb 11, 2008 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.3 129 km
Jun 12, 2008 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.2 131 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 126 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 93 km
Aug 8, 2004 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory M4.0 115 km
Jun 12, 2008 11 km W of Metulla, Israel M4.0 126 km
Jun 12, 2008 6 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 132 km
Jun 13, 2008 7 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 131 km
Aug 4, 1997 4 km SW of ‘Ein Qun?ya, Israel M4.0 106 km
Jun 12, 2008 6 km WSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.0 136 km
Jul 10, 2009 14 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M4.0 137 km
May 19, 2008 13 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M3.9 129 km
Jun 12, 2008 10 km SW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M3.9 133 km
Mar 22, 1991 23 km ESE of Jayr?d, Syria M3.8 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

7 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 2,000 106 km
2004 DEAD SEA Earthquake 1.0 m - 128 km
1837 ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS Earthquake - 6,000 106 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake - - 109 km
1202 SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA Eruption + Earthquake - 30,000 118 km
1033 AKKO Earthquake - 70,000 149 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake - - 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (105 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Harrat Ash Shamah Volcanic field 1,100 m (3,609 ft) 1850 105 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.1 in
March 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in
April 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.2 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in
August 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
October 69°F (21°C) 0.4 in
November 58°F (14°C) 0.9 in
December 49°F (9°C) 1.9 in

Buşrá ash Shām has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 9.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Buşrá ash Shām

0 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality

Museums in Buşrá ash Shām

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
As Suwayda National Museum
House 119 - The Interpretive and Hospitality Center
درعا

Libraries in Buşrá ash Shām

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Arab Cultural Center of Swaida0.0
Cultural Centre of Salkhad0.0
Knowledge Station Kom Al Ahmar0.0
المكتبة الهاشمية0.0

Farmers Markets in Buşrá ash Shām

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Omega store

Hotels in Buşrá ash Shām

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bosra Al Sham palace
Bosra Cham Palace

Restaurants in Buşrá ash Shām

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caracalla Restaurant

Theatres in Buşrá ash Shām

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Bosra Amphitheatre

Monuments in Buşrá ash Shām

1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Nabatean Arch

Train Stations in Buşrá ash Shām

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

بصرى

Bus Stations in Buşrá ash Shām

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

SY #1175934688

Stadiums & Teams in Buşrá ash Shām

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Airports Near Buşrá ash Shām

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Marka International (Amman Civil) AirportADJLarge Airport
Khalkhalah Air Base-Medium Airport
Muwaffaq Salti Air Base-Medium Airport
As Suwayda West Air Base-Small Airport
Azraq Highway Strip-Small Airport
Emergency Airstrip-Small Airport
Highway H Highway Strip-Small Airport
King Hussein Air CollegeOMFSmall Airport
Prince Hassan Air Base-Small Airport
Tel Qulib-Small Airport
Zarqa Airport-Small Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Buşrá ash Shām

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Ancient City of BosraCultural1980

Churches & Religious Organizations in Buşrá ash Shām

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Masjed AbU Al Feda
Mosque of Fatima
Mosque of Omar

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Damascus
Area
116.2 km² (44.9 mi²)
Founded
1980

🇸🇾 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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Buşrá ash Shām

Ancient City of Bosra
Cultural · inscribed 1980
Bosra, once the capital of the Roman province of Arabia, was an important stopover on the ancient caravan route to Mecca. A magnificent 2nd-century Roman theatre, early Christian ruins and several mosques are found within its great walls.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Buşrá ash Shām

What is the population of Buşrá ash Shām?

Buşrá ash Shām has a population of 1,000 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 16 people per square mile, spread across 63.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Buşrá ash Shām?

Buşrá ash Shām enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 45°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 318 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 9.7 inches.

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