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Weather & Climate in Al Qaryatayn, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Qaryatayn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 79°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 4.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,444 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,444 ft (745 m) |
| Area | 1,538.4 sq mi (3,984.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 21/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.2296°N, 37.2407°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
27 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Dec 24, 1996 | 49 km SE of Tadmur, Syria | M5.5 | 135 km | 29 km |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M5.2 | 101 km | 7 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria | M4.9 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.8 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 14 km N of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.5 | 103 km | 5 km |
| May 9, 2023 | 55 km E of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.4 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M4.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2023 | 12 km ENE of Tallkalakh, Syria | M4.3 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2002 | 29 km NNE of As Salam?yah, Syria | M4.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2016 | 11 km N of Tadmur, Syria | M4.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1992 | 7 km ENE of Tripoli, Lebanon | M4.2 | 123 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 19 km ENE of Bcharré, Lebanon | M4.1 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2005 | 42 km NE of Al Qaryatayn, Syria | M4.1 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2004 | 12 km WNW of Yabr?d, Syria | M4.0 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2001 | 7 km NNE of Zahlé, Lebanon | M4.0 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Mar 5, 2023 | 32 km NW of Tadmur, Syria | M4.0 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Dec 8, 1990 | 23 km SW of Tadmur, Syria | M3.9 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 23 km ESE of Jayr?d, Syria | M3.8 | 61 km | 26 km |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 6 km E of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M3.7 | 113 km | 33 km |
| Jun 20, 1999 | 6 km E of Jounieh, Lebanon | M3.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in |
Al Qaryatayn has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 4.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.0") and June the driest (0.0").