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Ḩarastā, Syria
Full City Profile
37,348
Population
141/sq mi density
2,329 ft
Elevation
710 meters
61°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
Ḩarastā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.8°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,329 ft (710 m) |
| Area | 265.4 sq mi (687.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 141/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.5587°N, 36.3652°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 | 102 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 102 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 35 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 141 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 | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in |
Ḩarastā has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and June the driest (0.0").