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Weather & Climate in Al ‘Ashārah, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al ‘Ashārah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 327 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 6.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 623 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
91°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 68.7°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 623 ft (190 m) |
| Area | 636.7 sq mi (1,649.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9213°N, 40.5601°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Nov 20, 1994 | Syria | M5.4 | 102 km | 29 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 46 km SE of Al ?asakah, Syria | M4.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2005 | 67 km SSE of Ar Raqqah, Syria | M4.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1996 | 54 km WNW of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.6 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1994 | 36 km W of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.6 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2016 | 77 km S of Ar Raqqah, Syria | M4.4 | 139 km | 27 km |
| Jul 18, 2021 | 73 km WSW of Al May?d?n, Syria | M4.4 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2020 | 50 km NE of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.3 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2020 | 48 km ENE of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.2 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2007 | 19 km ENE of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.0 | 57 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (10°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 0.9 in |
Al ‘Ashārah has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 46°F in January to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.0 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.0").