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Weather & Climate in Ar Rā‘ī, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ar Rā‘ī enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 335 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 15.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,627 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,627 ft (496 m) |
| Area | 256.4 sq mi (664.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6118°N, 37.4478°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
351 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M6.3 | 137 km | 16 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 1991 | 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey | M5.3 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 135 km | 17 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 77 km | 11 km |
| Apr 24, 2018 | 3 km ENE of Samsat, Turkey | M5.2 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.1 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 2001 | 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.1 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey | M5.1 | 87 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2023 | GULF OF ISKENDERUN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 56,697 | 71 km |
| 1872 | SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) | Earthquake | — | 1,800 | 121 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in |
Ar Rā‘ī has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 43°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.9") and July the driest (0.0").