Şamād, Syria
Full City Profile
3,098
Population
49/sq mi density
3,045 ft
Elevation
928 meters
62°F
Avg Temperature
17°C
Şamād enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,045 ft (928 m) |
| Area | 63.9 sq mi (165.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4764°N, 36.5211°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 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 | 112 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 128 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 6,000 | 112 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | - | - | 110 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 30,000 | 124 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | - | 110 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (101 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 101 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 1.9 in |
Şamād has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 43°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and June the driest (0.0").