Qaţanā, Syria
Full City Profile
22,831
Population
88/sq mi density
2,943 ft
Elevation
897 meters
61°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
Qaţanā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 18.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,943 ft (897 m) |
| Area | 260.3 sq mi (674.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 88/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4376°N, 36.0789°E |
| 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 | 73 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 6,000 | 73 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 30,000 | 10 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | - | 70,000 | 112 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (187 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 187 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 3.9 in |
Qaţanā has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.5") and July the driest (0.0").