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Damascus, Syria
Full City Profile
1,569,394
Population
38,712/sq mi density
2,300 ft
Elevation
701 meters
60°F
Avg Temperature
15°C
Damascus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 309 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,300 ft (701 m) |
| Area | 40.5 sq mi (105.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 38,712/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5102°N, 36.2913°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 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 |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 27 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 133 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (178 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in |
Damascus has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 41°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.5") and June the driest (0.0").