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Weather & Climate in Ar Raqqah, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ar Raqqah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 324 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 850 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
89°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 66.8°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Area | 757.5 sq mi (1,962.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 702/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9528°N, 39.0079°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 | 85 km | 29 km |
| May 24, 2005 | 67 km SSE of Ar Raqqah, Syria | M4.6 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1996 | 54 km WNW of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.6 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1994 | 36 km W of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2016 | 77 km S of Ar Raqqah, Syria | M4.4 | 78 km | 27 km |
| Jul 18, 2021 | 73 km WSW of Al May?d?n, Syria | M4.4 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2020 | 50 km NE of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2020 | 48 km ENE of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2007 | 19 km ENE of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2003 | 15 km ENE of Manbij, Syria | M3.7 | 105 km | 6 km |
| Jun 1, 1994 | 65 km SSW of Ath Thawrah, Syria | M3.7 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Jun 27, 2006 | 8 km SSE of ?anl?urfa, Turkey | M2.8 | 129 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) | 1.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 89°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 0.9 in |
Ar Raqqah has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 44°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.3") and July the driest (0.0").