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Weather & Climate in Al Quşayr, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Quşayr enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 305 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 17.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,775 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 305 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,775 ft (541 m) |
| Area | 335.1 sq mi (868.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 123/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5078°N, 36.5803°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
42 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 | 79 km | 7 km |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria | M5.0 | 134 km | 27 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria | M4.9 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.8 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria | M4.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 14 km N of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.5 | 83 km | 5 km |
| May 9, 2023 | 55 km E of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M4.4 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 6 km NNE of Kh?n Shaykh?n, Syria | M4.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2023 | 59 km WNW of ?ar??s, Syria | M4.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2023 | 12 km ENE of Tallkalakh, Syria | M4.3 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1992 | 7 km ENE of Tripoli, Lebanon | M4.2 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon | M4.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2002 | 29 km NNE of As Salam?yah, Syria | M4.2 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 57 km WSW of Latakia, Syria | M4.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Oct 30, 1997 | 67 km W of ?ar??s, Syria | M4.2 | 139 km | 15 km |
| Feb 12, 2023 | 15 km W of Latakia, Syria | M4.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1996 | 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.1 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 19 km ENE of Bcharré, Lebanon | M4.1 | 41 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 | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in |
Al Quşayr has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and July the driest (0.0").