All Countries
Kafr Shams, Syria
Daraa · Syria
Kafr Shams is a small city in Daraa, Syria with a population of 12,435. Elevation: 2,349 ft (716 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Discover Kafr Shams, Syria
Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.
About Kafr Shams
Kafr Shams is a town in southern Syria administratively belonging to the as-Sanamayn District of the Daraa Governorate. It is 16 kilometers (9.9 mi) northwest of as-Sanamayn, just east of the Golan Heights and situated between Damascus and Daraa. According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), Kafr Shams had a population of 12,435 in the 2004 census. The town's inhabitants are predominantly Sunni Muslims.
People
Climate
| Population | 12,435 |
| Population Density | 61 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,349 ft (716 m) |
| Coordinates | 33.1181°, 36.1063° |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
| Country | 🇸🇾 Syria |
| State / Province | Daraa |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 15.1 inches (383 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Kafr Shams
Kafr Shams is a small city in Syria (Daraa) with a population of 12,435. The city sits at an elevation of 2,349 feet (716 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 45°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.1 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.
Climate in Kafr Shams
Kafr Shams has an average annual temperature of 19°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (8.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 272 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above Syria avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,349 ft (716 m) |
| Area | 204.3 sq mi (529.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1181°N, 36.1063°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | 58 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 58 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 44 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 104 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (163 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 163 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in |
Kafr Shams has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 45°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and June the driest (0.0").
Radio Stations near Kafr Shams
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 Kafr Shams
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| المركز الثقافي | 0.0 | |||||
| المركز الثقافي | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الأوائل | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الرواد | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة المناهل | 0.0 |
Airports Near Kafr Shams
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Beirut Rafic Hariri International Airport | BEY | Large Airport |
| Damascus International Airport | DAM | Large Airport |
| Khalkhalah Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Rayak Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Rosh Pina Airport | RPN | Medium Airport |
| As Suwayda West Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Baadarâne Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dalton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dimas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dumayr Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Emergency Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fiq Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Jabbour Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Kiryat Shmona Airport | KSW | Small Airport |
| Marj Ruhayyil Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Mezzeh Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tel Qulib | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
🇸🇾 About Syria
Download Full City Report
Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for Kafr Shams.
Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Kafr Shams
What is the population of Kafr Shams?
Kafr Shams has a population of 12,435 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 61 people per square mile, spread across 204.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Kafr Shams?
Kafr Shams 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 77°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.1 inches.