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Qārah, Syria
Rif-dimashq · Syria
Qārah is a small city in Rif-dimashq, Syria with a population of 20,656. Elevation: 4,222 ft (1,287 m). Average temperature: 56°F (13°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Qārah
Qara or Kara is a city in the An-Nabek District of the Rif Dimashq Governorate, Syria. It is located between the Qalamoun Mountains and the Eastern Lebanon mountains range, 95 kilometres (59 mi) north of the capital Damascus on the road to the city of Homs. According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), Qara had a population of 12,508 in the 2004 census. Its inhabitants are mostly Sunni Muslims and Greek Orthodox and Catholic Christians.
People
Climate
| Population | 20,656 |
| Population Density | 91 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,222 ft (1,287 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.1556°, 36.7428° |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
| Country | 🇸🇾 Syria |
| State / Province | Rif-dimashq |
| Average Temperature | 56°F (13°C) |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 7.8 inches (199 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Qārah
Qārah is a small city in Syria (Rif-dimashq) with a population of 20,656. The city sits at an elevation of 4,222 feet (1,287 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 56°F (13°C). Temperatures range from 38°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.
Climate in Qārah
Qārah has an average annual temperature of 16.3°C (61°F). The hottest month is Jul (27.6°C), the coldest is Jan (4.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 224 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above Syria avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,222 ft (1,287 m) |
| Area | 226.3 sq mi (586.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 91/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1556°N, 36.7428°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 30,000 | 100 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in |
Qārah has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 38°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.0").
Museums in Qārah
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alsarai Museum | ||||
| Deir Atiyah Museum |
Libraries in Qārah
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| المركز الثقافي العربي بالنبك | 0.0 | |||||
| المركز الثقافي العربي في يبرود | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Qārah
3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Qārah
6 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Ski Resorts Near Qārah
1 ski resorts within range.
| Resort | Slopes (km) | Lifts | Peak (m) | Price | Season | Night | Park |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Cedars Ski Resort | 0.0 | - | - | $0 | - | - | - |
Airports Near Qārah
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Damascus International Airport | DAM | Large Airport |
| Al Qusayr Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| An Nasiriyah Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Rene Mouawad Air Base | KYE | Medium Airport |
| Dimas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Dumayr Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Mezzeh Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Saiqal Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Shayrat Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Zboud Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Qārah
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Dayr Mar Ya`qub | |
| Monastery of Mar Yakub (St James) |
Quick Facts
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Frequently Asked Questions About Qārah
What is the population of Qārah?
Qārah has a population of 20,656 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 91 people per square mile, spread across 226.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Qārah?
Qārah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winter temperatures average 38°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 322 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.8 inches.