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Ra’s al ‘Ayn, Syria

Al-Hasakah · Syria

Ra’s al ‘Ayn is a small town in Al-Hasakah, Syria with a population of 0. Elevation: 1,178 ft (359 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,178 ft Elevation 359 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
18.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Damascus Timezone

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About Ra’s al ‘Ayn

Rhesaina (Rhesaena) or Resina (Ῥέσινα) was a city in the late Roman province of Mesopotamia Secunda and a bishopric that was a suffragan of Dara.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain18.6 in/yr
Sunny Days325/yr
Elevation1,178 ft (359 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,178 ft (359 m)
Coordinates36.8503°, 40.0706°
TimezoneAsia/Damascus
Country🇸🇾 Syria
State / ProvinceAl-Hasakah
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation18.6 inches (473 mm)
Annual Snowfall5.5 inches (14 cm)

About Ra’s al ‘Ayn

Ra’s al ‘Ayn is a small town in Syria (Al-Hasakah) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 1,178 feet (359 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 88°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 18.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.

Ra’s al ‘Ayn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 325 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 18.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,178 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above Syria avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,178 ft (359 m)
Area370.3 sq mi (959.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates36.8503°N, 40.0706°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.6"
51% below Syria avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.40"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Jan 26, 2021.

Jan 26, 2021 46 km SE of Al ?asakah, Syria M4.9 116 km
Jul 6, 1993 15 km N of Siverek, Turkey M4.8 134 km
Jan 25, 2008 24 km SE of Al ?asakah, Syria M4.4 96 km
Sep 24, 1999 16 km NNE of Bozova, Turkey M4.3 146 km
Jul 6, 2020 50 km NE of Deir ez-Zor, Syria M4.3 140 km
Jun 17, 2020 14 km SE of Samsat, Turkey M4.2 150 km
Nov 27, 2001 30 km ENE of Siverek, Turkey M4.1 119 km
Jul 24, 2006 20 km ESE of Samsat, Turkey M3.9 143 km
Jun 7, 1999 11 km SSW of Binatl?, Turkey M3.7 139 km
May 10, 2005 16 km NNE of Bozova, Turkey M3.3 147 km
Feb 28, 2004 16 km WSW of Siverek, Turkey M3.1 124 km
Jun 27, 2006 8 km SSE of ?anl?urfa, Turkey M2.8 113 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Wettest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
June 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in
July 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in
September 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
October 67°F (20°C) 0.8 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.3 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in

Ra’s al ‘Ayn has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 44°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Ra’s al ‘Ayn

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسة تل الصوان
Bexçê Mekteba Çafa
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Restaurants in Ra’s al ‘Ayn

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mitan
Mushwar

Gas Stations in Ra’s al ‘Ayn

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

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Airports Near Ra’s al ‘Ayn

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Mardin AirportMQMMedium Airport
Darbasiyah AirstripSmall Airport
Jabal GhoulSmall Airport
Tell BeydarSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Damascus

🇸🇾 About Syria

Capital Damascus
Population 16,906,283
Area 185,180 km²
GDP (USD) $23,622,827,080
GDP per capita $1,052
HDI 0.577
Life expectancy 72.1 years
Internet users 34.7%
Urban population 72.2%
Currency SYP (Pound)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +963
TLD .sy
Driving side right

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What is the weather like in Ra’s al ‘Ayn?

Ra’s al ‘Ayn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 88°F in July. The area receives 325 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 18.6 inches, with 5.5 inches of snow.

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