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Deir ez-Zor, Syria
Deir ez-Zor · Syria
Deir ez-Zor is a large city in Deir ez-Zor, Syria with a population of 271,800. Elevation: 689 ft (210 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Deir ez-Zor
Deir ez-Zor is the largest city in eastern Syria and the seventh largest in the country. Located on the banks of the Euphrates 450 km (280 mi) to the northeast of the capital Damascus, Deir ez-Zor is the capital of the Deir ez-Zor Governorate.
People
Climate
| Population | 271,800 |
| Population Density | 14,772 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.3359°, 40.1408° |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
| Country | 🇸🇾 Syria |
| State / Province | Deir ez-Zor |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 6.3 inches (161 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Deir ez-Zor
Deir ez-Zor is a large city in Syria (Deir ez-Zor) with a population of 271,800. The city sits at an elevation of 689 feet (210 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 91°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 6.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.
Climate in Deir ez-Zor
Deir ez-Zor has an average annual temperature of 20.7°C (69°F). The hottest month is Jul (33.6°C), the coldest is Jan (7.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 143 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 67.6°F |
| 25% above Syria avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Area | 18.4 sq mi (47.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 14,772/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3359°N, 40.1408°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in |
Deir ez-Zor has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 44°F in January to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.1") and August the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Deir ez-Zor
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Furat University Faculty of Arts | University | — | — |
| Aljazeera University | University | — | Visit → |
| University al-Furat | University | — | — |
Schools in Deir ez-Zor
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ghassan Abood School | — | — | — | — |
| Yussef Al Azmah school | — | — | — | — |
| Hasan al Atra School | — | — | — | — |
| Ramdan shlash school | — | — | — | — |
| Ghassan Abood School | — | — | — | — |
| Yussef Al Azmah school | — | — | — | — |
| Hasan al Atra School | — | — | — | — |
| Ramdan shlash school | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Deir ez-Zor
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Deir ez-Zor
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Der ez Zor Museum |
Hotels in Deir ez-Zor
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Deir ez-Zor
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Deir ez-Zor
4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Deir ez-Zor
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Deir ez-Zor
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Deir ez-Zor
13 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Deir ez-Zor
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Deir ez-Zor
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Deir ez-Zor
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Deir ez-Zor Airport | DEZ | Medium Airport |
| Al-Tahaluf Airport | — | Small Airport |
| As-Saliniyah Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ayyash Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Green Village Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Madan Agricultural Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Omar Airfield | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Deir ez-Zor
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Post Office | |
| Post Office |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Deir ez-Zor
25 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abu Darr Al Ghafari Mosque | |
| Al - Takwa Mosque | |
| Al Braa Ben Malek | |
| Al Farooq Mosque | |
| Al Ferdous Mosque | |
| Al Ghazali Mosque | |
| Al Hamzah Mosque | |
| Al Hussein Ben Ali Mosque | |
| Al Muffti Mosque | |
| Al Rawddah Mosque | |
| Al Safa Mosque | |
| Al Tawbah Mosque | |
| Al-Afri Mosque | |
| Al-Fateh Mosque | |
| Anas Mosque | |
| Armenian Catholic Church | |
| Badr Mosque | |
| Khadija Alkobrrah Mosque | |
| Mosque of Abdullah bin Abbas | |
| Mosque of Hassan and Hussein |
Quick Facts
Around Deir ez-Zor
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Deir ez-Zor
2 places within 15 km
- • Qreiye - Ayyash Roman fort
- • Thardah
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Deir ez-Zor
What is the population of Deir ez-Zor?
Deir ez-Zor has a population of 271,800 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 14,772 people per square mile, spread across 18.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Deir ez-Zor?
Deir ez-Zor enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 91°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 6.3 inches.