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Weather & Climate in ‘Arīshah, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
‘Arīshah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. The area gets 328 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 11.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 889 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
93°F Jul (34°C)
| Annual Average | 68.4°F |
| 27% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 93°F (34°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 889 ft (271 m) |
| Area | 256.0 sq mi (663.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2315°N, 40.7721°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Nov 20, 1994 | Syria | M5.4 | 148 km | 29 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 46 km SE of Al ?asakah, Syria | M4.9 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1996 | 54 km WNW of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1994 | 36 km W of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 24 km SE of Al ?asakah, Syria | M4.4 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2020 | 50 km NE of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.3 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2020 | 48 km ENE of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.2 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Sep 16, 1999 | 41 km SSW of Bostanc?, Turkey | M4.2 | 144 km | 33 km |
| Jun 17, 2007 | 19 km ENE of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.0 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 1996 | 41 km SSE of Alakam??, Turkey | M3.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in |
‘Arīshah has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 44°F in January to 93°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.9") and July the driest (0.0").