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Weather & Climate in Ar Riqāmā, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ar Riqāmā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 349 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 7.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,572 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 62.4°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 349 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,572 ft (784 m) |
| Area | 261.7 sq mi (677.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5388°N, 36.9191°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
32 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 | 65 km | 7 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria | M4.9 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.8 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 14 km N of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.5 | 68 km | 5 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M4.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 6 km NNE of Kh?n Shaykh?n, Syria | M4.4 | 109 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2023 | 55 km E of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.4 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2023 | 12 km ENE of Tallkalakh, Syria | M4.3 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1992 | 7 km ENE of Tripoli, Lebanon | M4.2 | 92 km | 5 km |
| Sep 8, 2002 | 29 km NNE of As Salam?yah, Syria | M4.2 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2016 | 11 km N of Tadmur, Syria | M4.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon | M4.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2005 | 42 km NE of Al Qaryatayn, Syria | M4.1 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 19 km ENE of Bcharré, Lebanon | M4.1 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2001 | 7 km NNE of Zahlé, Lebanon | M4.0 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2004 | 12 km WNW of Yabr?d, Syria | M4.0 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2023 | 32 km NW of Tadmur, Syria | M4.0 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Dec 8, 1990 | 23 km SW of Tadmur, Syria | M3.9 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1994 | 4 km SSE of Bhamdoun, Lebanon | M3.9 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 23 km ESE of Jayr?d, Syria | M3.8 | 90 km | 26 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 | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 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 | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in |
Ar Riqāmā has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 43°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (0.0").