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Şadad, Syria

Homs · Syria

Şadad is a small town in Homs, Syria with a population of 3,000. Elevation: 3,015 ft (919 m). Average temperature: 58°F (15°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,000 Population 13/sq mi density
3,015 ft Elevation 919 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
7.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Damascus Timezone

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About Şadad

Sadad is a town in Syria, 60 kilometers (37 mi) south of Homs, and 101 kilometers (63 mi) northeast of Damascus, in the eastern part of the Qalamoun Mountains. It had over 3,500 inhabitants in the 2004 census, the majority of whom belonged to the Syriac Orthodox Church.

People

Population3,000
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp58°F (15°C)
Rain7.8 in/yr
Sunny Days349/yr
Elevation3,015 ft (919 m)
Population3,000
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation3,015 ft (919 m)
Coordinates34.3125°, 36.9256°
TimezoneAsia/Damascus
Country🇸🇾 Syria
State / ProvinceHoms
Average Temperature58°F (15°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation7.8 inches (197 mm)
Annual Snowfall1.4 inches (4 cm)

About Şadad

Şadad is a small town in Syria (Homs) with a population of 3,000. The city sits at an elevation of 3,015 feet (919 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 58°F (15°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 7.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.

Şadad enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 349 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 7.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,015 feet.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above Syria avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days349 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,015 ft (919 m)
Area226.3 sq mi (586.2 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates34.3125°N, 36.9256°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 7.8"
80% below Syria avg
Snowfall 1.4"
Wettest Month (Jan) 1.90"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

33 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 16, 2024.

Aug 12, 2024 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M5.2 90 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria M4.9 69 km
Aug 16, 2024 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M4.8 84 km
Mar 26, 1997 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.7 149 km
Aug 13, 2024 14 km N of As Salamīyah, Syria M4.5 93 km
Jan 12, 2023 6 km NNE of Kh?n Shaykh?n, Syria M4.4 134 km
May 9, 2023 55 km E of As Salamīyah, Syria M4.4 102 km
Sep 1, 2014 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria M4.4 93 km
Jan 21, 2023 12 km ENE of Tallkalakh, Syria M4.3 67 km
Sep 8, 2002 29 km NNE of As Salam?yah, Syria M4.2 107 km
Mar 9, 1992 7 km ENE of Tripoli, Lebanon M4.2 93 km
Nov 12, 1993 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon M4.2 135 km
Jul 24, 2016 11 km N of Tadmur, Syria M4.2 129 km
Feb 8, 2023 19 km ENE of Bcharré, Lebanon M4.1 66 km
Dec 3, 1996 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.1 143 km
Jan 27, 2005 42 km NE of Al Qaryatayn, Syria M4.1 64 km
Apr 29, 2001 7 km NNE of Zahlé, Lebanon M4.0 102 km
Mar 5, 2023 32 km NW of Tadmur, Syria M4.0 112 km
Feb 8, 2004 12 km WNW of Yabr?d, Syria M4.0 51 km
Dec 8, 1990 23 km SW of Tadmur, Syria M3.9 111 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1202 SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA Eruption + Earthquake - 30,000 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 1.9 in Wettest
February 42°F (6°C) 1.5 in Coldest
March 47°F (8°C) 1.2 in
April 56°F (13°C) 0.8 in
May 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in
June 71°F (22°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 75°F (24°C) 0.0 in
September 71°F (22°C) 0.1 in
October 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
November 51°F (11°C) 1.1 in
December 43°F (6°C) 1.6 in

Şadad has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 42°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (0.0").

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Radio Stations near Şadad

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Şadad

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Deir Atiyah Museum

Airports Near Şadad

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Al Qusayr Air Base-Medium Airport
An Nasiriyah Air Base-Medium Airport
Dumayr Air Base-Small Airport
Saiqal Air Base-Small Airport
Shayrat Air Base-Small Airport
Tiyas Air Base-Small Airport
Zboud Airstrip-Small Airport

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Şadad

1 UNESCO sites.

SiteCategoryYear
Ouadi Qadisha (the Holy Valley) and the Forest of the Cedars of God (Horsh Arz el-Rab)Cultural1998

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

UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near Şadad

Ouadi Qadisha (the Holy Valley) and the Forest of the Cedars of God (Horsh Arz el-Rab)
Cultural · inscribed 1998
The Qadisha valley is one of the most important early Christian monastic settlements in the world. Its monasteries, many of which are of a great age, stand in dramatic positions in a rugged landscape. Nearby are the remains of the great forest of cedars of Leb...

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Frequently Asked Questions About Şadad

What is the population of Şadad?

Şadad has a population of 3,000 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 226.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Şadad?

Şadad enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 349 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 7.8 inches, with 1.4 inches of snow.

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