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Dayr Mākir, Syria

Rif-dimashq · Syria

Dayr Mākir is a small town in Rif-dimashq, Syria with a population of 3,228. Elevation: 2,854 ft (870 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

3,228 Population 26/sq mi density
2,854 ft Elevation 870 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
16.7 in Annual Rain
Asia / Damascus Timezone

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About Dayr Mākir

Deir Maker is a Syrian village in the Qatana District of the Rif Dimashq Governorate. According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics, Deir Maker had a population of 3,228 at the 2004 census. Its inhabitants are predominantly Sunni Muslims.

People

Population3,228
Density26/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain16.7 in/yr
Sunny Days306/yr
Elevation2,854 ft (870 m)
Population3,228
Population Density26 / sq mi
Elevation2,854 ft (870 m)
Coordinates33.2329°, 36.0275°
TimezoneAsia/Damascus
Country🇸🇾 Syria
State / ProvinceRif-dimashq
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation16.7 inches (423 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Dayr Mākir

Dayr Mākir is a small town in Syria (Rif-dimashq) with a population of 3,228. The city sits at an elevation of 2,854 feet (870 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 16.7 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.

Dayr Mākir enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,854 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average61.9°F
15% above Syria avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,854 ft (870 m)
Area125.2 sq mi (324.2 km²)
Population Density26/sq mi
Coordinates33.2329°N, 36.0275°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.7"
56% below Syria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.09"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

62 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Feb 22, 2023.

Feb 15, 2008 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon M5.1 68 km
Mar 26, 1997 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M5.0 56 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria M4.9 88 km
Mar 26, 1997 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.7 77 km
Feb 6, 2020 26 km W of Atlit, Israel M4.5 139 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 147 km
Feb 22, 2023 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.4 136 km
Sep 1, 2014 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria M4.4 61 km
Jun 20, 1993 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.3 130 km
Feb 11, 2008 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.3 57 km
Mar 9, 1992 7 km ENE of Tripoli, Lebanon M4.2 136 km
Jun 12, 2008 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.2 54 km
Nov 12, 1993 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon M4.2 69 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 86 km
Feb 8, 2023 19 km ENE of Bcharré, Lebanon M4.1 120 km
Dec 3, 1996 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.1 74 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 147 km
Feb 8, 1999 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon M4.1 102 km
Jul 5, 2014 4 km NE of Sidon, Lebanon M4.0 71 km
Jun 12, 2008 11 km W of Metulla, Israel M4.0 53 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

6 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 56 km
1837 ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS Earthquake 6,000 56 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake 146 km
1202 SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA Eruption + Earthquake 30,000 30 km
1033 AKKO Earthquake 70,000 99 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (177 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Harrat Ash Shamah Volcanic field 1,100 m (3,609 ft) 1850 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 4.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 46°F (8°C) 3.1 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.4 in
April 59°F (15°C) 0.8 in
May 69°F (20°C) 0.4 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 78°F (25°C) 0.0 in
August 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in
October 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in
November 56°F (13°C) 1.8 in
December 48°F (9°C) 3.5 in

Dayr Mākir has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 44°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and June the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Dayr Mākir

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

Libraries in Dayr Mākir

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
المركز الثقافي0.0
المركز الثقافي0.0
مركز الشهيد يحيى الشربجي0.0
مكتبة الأوائل0.0
مكتبة الرواد0.0
مكتبة الفجر0.0
مكتبة المناهل0.0

Farmers Markets in Dayr Mākir

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
قمرين

Ski Resorts Near Dayr Mākir

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
Zaarour Club 0.0 $0

Airports Near Dayr Mākir

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Beirut Rafic Hariri International AirportBEYLarge Airport
Damascus International AirportDAMLarge Airport
Khalkhalah Air BaseMedium Airport
Rayak Air BaseMedium Airport
Rosh Pina AirportRPNMedium Airport
As Suwayda West Air BaseSmall Airport
Baadarâne AirportSmall Airport
Dalton AirfieldSmall Airport
Dimas AirportSmall Airport
Dumayr Air BaseSmall Airport
Emergency AirstripSmall Airport
Fiq AirfieldSmall Airport
Jabbour AirfieldSmall Airport
Kiryat Shmona AirportKSWSmall Airport
Marj Ruhayyil Air BaseSmall Airport
Mezzeh AirportSmall Airport
Tel QulibSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Dayr Mākir

4 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
العيادة القلبية في المعضمية
الفؤاد للحوالات المالية
المركز الطبي التخصصي
مركز الأمل الطبي

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Damascus

🇸🇾 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Dayr Mākir

What is the population of Dayr Mākir?

Dayr Mākir has a population of 3,228 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 26 people per square mile, spread across 125.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Dayr Mākir?

Dayr Mākir enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 306 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 16.7 inches.

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