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Weather & Climate in Al Furqlus, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Furqlus enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 79°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 2,188 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.2°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 349 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,188 ft (667 m) |
| Area | 220.0 sq mi (569.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.6064°N, 37.0875°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
28 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Aug 12, 2024 | 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M5.2 | 58 km | 7 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria | M4.9 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.8 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 14 km N of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.5 | 60 km | 5 km |
| May 9, 2023 | 55 km E of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.4 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M4.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 6 km NNE of Kh?n Shaykh?n, Syria | M4.4 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2023 | 12 km ENE of Tallkalakh, Syria | M4.3 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2002 | 29 km NNE of As Salam?yah, Syria | M4.2 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2016 | 11 km N of Tadmur, Syria | M4.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1992 | 7 km ENE of Tripoli, Lebanon | M4.2 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 19 km ENE of Bcharré, Lebanon | M4.1 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2005 | 42 km NE of Al Qaryatayn, Syria | M4.1 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2004 | 12 km WNW of Yabr?d, Syria | M4.0 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2001 | 7 km NNE of Zahlé, Lebanon | M4.0 | 132 km | 5 km |
| Mar 5, 2023 | 32 km NW of Tadmur, Syria | M4.0 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Dec 8, 1990 | 23 km SW of Tadmur, Syria | M3.9 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 23 km ESE of Jayr?d, Syria | M3.8 | 98 km | 26 km |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 6 km E of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M3.7 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Jun 1, 1994 | 65 km SSW of Ath Thawrah, Syria | M3.7 | 131 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in |
Al Furqlus has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 43°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.0").