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Weather & Climate in ‘Arīqah, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
‘Arīqah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°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 2,638 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.6°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 349 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,638 ft (804 m) |
| Area | 94.4 sq mi (244.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8899°N, 36.4834°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
46 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Feb 15, 2008 | 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon | M5.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M5.0 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria | M4.9 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2004 | 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan | M4.5 | 134 km | 12 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M4.4 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.3 | 108 km | 0 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon | M4.2 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.2 | 107 km | 0 km |
| Dec 3, 1996 | 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.1 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Dead Sea region | M4.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2022 | 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel | M4.1 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2014 | 4 km NE of Sidon, Lebanon | M4.0 | 127 km | 13 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.0 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 11 km W of Metulla, Israel | M4.0 | 104 km | 1 km |
| Jul 10, 2009 | 14 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 1997 | 4 km SW of ‘Ein Qun?ya, Israel | M4.0 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2008 | 7 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.0 | 108 km | 1 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 6 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.0 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Aug 8, 2004 | 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory | M4.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1759 | AKKO | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 2,000 | 93 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 93 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 81 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 139 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (120 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 120 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.9 in |
‘Arīqah has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 44°F in February to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and June the driest (0.0").