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Weather & Climate in As Sab‘ Biyār, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
As Sab‘ Biyār enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 340 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 5.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,700 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,700 ft (823 m) |
| Area | 1,538.4 sq mi (3,984.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.7797°N, 37.6836°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
14 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Dec 24, 1996 | 49 km SE of Tadmur, Syria | M5.5 | 111 km | 29 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria | M4.9 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2023 | 55 km E of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2016 | 11 km N of Tadmur, Syria | M4.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 19 km ENE of Bcharré, Lebanon | M4.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2005 | 42 km NE of Al Qaryatayn, Syria | M4.1 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2004 | 12 km WNW of Yabr?d, Syria | M4.0 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2023 | 32 km NW of Tadmur, Syria | M4.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Dec 8, 1990 | 23 km SW of Tadmur, Syria | M3.9 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 23 km ESE of Jayr?d, Syria | M3.8 | 66 km | 26 km |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 6 km E of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M3.7 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Apr 29, 2019 | 16 km ESE of Bcharré, Lebanon | M3.4 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 13 km SSW of Al Qaryatayn, Syria | M3.0 | 60 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (161 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 161 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 1.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 0.7 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 0.9 in |
As Sab‘ Biyār has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 42°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.1") and June the driest (0.0").