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Weather & Climate in Al Ghāriyah, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Ghāriyah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 345 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 10.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,698 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,698 ft (1,127 m) |
| Area | 206.8 sq mi (535.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.3933°N, 36.6507°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
17 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Feb 11, 2004 | 21 km SE of Mi?pé Yeri?o, Israel | M5.3 | 131 km | 27 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria | M4.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2004 | 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan | M4.5 | 112 km | 12 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Dead Sea region | M4.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2022 | 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel | M4.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 1997 | 4 km SW of ‘Ein Qun?ya, Israel | M4.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 11 km W of Metulla, Israel | M4.0 | 147 km | 1 km |
| Aug 8, 2004 | 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory | M4.0 | 131 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 13 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M3.9 | 150 km | 1 km |
| Jan 23, 2022 | 4 km ENE of Kafr Mi?r, Israel | M3.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 1994 | 3 km NW of Yarq?, Jordan | M3.6 | 102 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2008 | 13 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M3.6 | 150 km | 1 km |
| Aug 8, 1995 | 5 km ENE of Bardalah, Palestinian Territory | M3.5 | 105 km | 16 km |
| Oct 20, 2013 | 6 km ENE of Migdal, Israel | M3.5 | 114 km | 5 km |
| May 30, 1994 | 12 km SSW of J?sim, Syria | M3.4 | 83 km | 21 km |
| Jul 29, 1992 | 7 km S of Ar Ramth?, Jordan | M3.3 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 1993 | 3 km S of Sde Ne?emya, Israel | M3.1 | 129 km | 24 km |
| Mar 30, 2008 | 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M3.1 | 150 km | 1 km |
| May 27, 2008 | 12 km W of Metulla, Israel | M2.9 | 149 km | 1 km |
| Nov 10, 1992 | 37 km E of Adir, Jordan | M2.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 127 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 131 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 127 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 117 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 137 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 117 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (88 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 88 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 0.5 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) | 1.8 in |
Al Ghāriyah has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 46°F in February to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 9.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.1") and June the driest (0.0").