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Qanawāt, Syria
Full City Profile
8,324
Population
31/sq mi density
4,052 ft
Elevation
1,235 meters
60°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
Qanawāt enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 12.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 60.0°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,052 ft (1,235 m) |
| Area | 268.0 sq mi (694.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.7540°N, 36.6145°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
5 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 | 108 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 108 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 101 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (102 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 102 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in |
Qanawāt has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 41°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 12.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.6") and June the driest (0.0").