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Weather & Climate in Al Ḩajar al Aswad, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Ḩajar al Aswad enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 351 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 6.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,218 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 60.9°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 351 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,218 ft (676 m) |
| Area | 40.5 sq mi (105.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4576°N, 36.3042°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
55 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Feb 15, 2008 | 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon | M5.1 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M5.0 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria | M4.9 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.7 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M4.4 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1993 | 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2023 | 12 km ENE of Tallkalakh, Syria | M4.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.3 | 85 km | 0 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.2 | 81 km | 0 km |
| Mar 9, 1992 | 7 km ENE of Tripoli, Lebanon | M4.2 | 116 km | 5 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon | M4.2 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon | M4.1 | 114 km | 8 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 19 km ENE of Bcharré, Lebanon | M4.1 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2022 | 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel | M4.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1996 | 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.1 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.0 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jul 10, 2009 | 14 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.0 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2001 | 7 km NNE of Zahlé, Lebanon | M4.0 | 61 km | 5 km |
| Aug 8, 2004 | 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory | M4.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2008 | 7 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.0 | 81 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 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 | 91 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 91 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 29 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (173 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 173 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in |
Al Ḩajar al Aswad has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 45°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.7") and June the driest (0.0").