Shaqqā, Syria
Full City Profile
5,116
Population
15/sq mi density
3,914 ft
Elevation
1,193 meters
60°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
Shaqqā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,914 ft (1,193 m) |
| Area | 340.8 sq mi (882.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 15/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8977°N, 36.6965°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 6,000 | 112 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 30,000 | 93 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (104 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 104 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in |
Shaqqā has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 41°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 8.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (0.0").