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Weather & Climate in Al Ghanţū, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Ghanţū enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 309 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 15.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,493 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,493 ft (455 m) |
| Area | 100.5 sq mi (260.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 94/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8220°N, 36.6961°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
62 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 | 44 km | 7 km |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey | M5.0 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria | M5.0 | 125 km | 27 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria | M4.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey | M4.9 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.8 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria | M4.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 10 km NW of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1996 | 34 km NNW of Latakia, Syria | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 11 km SE of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 28 km WNW of Latakia, Syria | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 14 km N of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.5 | 49 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 39 km WNW of Latakia, Syria | M4.5 | 149 km | 11 km |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 6 km NNE of Kh?n Shaykh?n, Syria | M4.4 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2003 | 6 km NNW of Jisr ash Shugh?r, Syria | M4.4 | 122 km | 33 km |
| May 9, 2023 | 55 km E of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.4 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M4.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2023 | 6 km NNW of K??lak, Turkey | M4.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2023 | 26 km N of Latakia, Syria | M4.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2023 | 12 km ENE of Tallkalakh, Syria | M4.3 | 31 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.7 in |
Al Ghanţū has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.0").