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Weather & Climate in Al-Tabqa, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al-Tabqa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 323 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 7.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,122 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
87°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 65.9°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 323 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Area | 258.2 sq mi (668.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 340/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8376°N, 38.5483°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Nov 20, 1994 | Syria | M5.4 | 107 km | 29 km |
| May 24, 2005 | 67 km SSE of Ar Raqqah, Syria | M4.6 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1996 | 54 km WNW of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.6 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1994 | 36 km W of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.6 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2023 | 55 km E of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.4 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2016 | 77 km S of Ar Raqqah, Syria | M4.4 | 81 km | 27 km |
| Sep 8, 2002 | 29 km NNE of As Salam?yah, Syria | M4.2 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2016 | 11 km N of Tadmur, Syria | M4.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2023 | 32 km NW of Tadmur, Syria | M4.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2003 | 15 km ENE of Manbij, Syria | M3.7 | 90 km | 6 km |
| Jun 1, 1994 | 65 km SSW of Ath Thawrah, Syria | M3.7 | 65 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2006 | 8 km SSE of ?anl?urfa, Turkey | M2.8 | 143 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 1.1 in |
Al-Tabqa has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 44°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.5") and July the driest (0.0").