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Weather & Climate in Ar Rastan, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ar Rastan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 307 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 16.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,348 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 307 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,348 ft (411 m) |
| Area | 144.2 sq mi (373.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 369/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9267°N, 36.7324°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
85 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 | 34 km | 7 km |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey | M5.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria | M5.0 | 124 km | 27 km |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey | M4.9 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria | M4.9 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.8 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 10 km NW of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria | M4.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 9 km WSW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M4.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1996 | 34 km NNW of Latakia, Syria | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 11 km SE of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.6 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 28 km WNW of Latakia, Syria | M4.5 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2020 | 40 km NNW of Latakia, Syria | M4.5 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 3 km E of Antakya, Turkey | M4.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 39 km WNW of Latakia, Syria | M4.5 | 146 km | 11 km |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 14 km N of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.5 | 39 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 2023 | 9 km SW of B?y?k?at, Turkey | M4.5 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2015 | 11 km SSW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M4.4 | 143 km | 12 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 44 km W of Latakia, Syria | M4.4 | 150 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 |
| 1872 | SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) | Earthquake | — | 1,800 | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 3.0 in |
Ar Rastan has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.3") and July the driest (0.0").