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Weather & Climate in As Sukhnah, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
As Sukhnah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 329 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 7.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,585 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
89°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 67.3°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,585 ft (483 m) |
| Area | 6,486.5 sq mi (16,800.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8853°N, 38.8711°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 | 67 km | 29 km |
| Nov 20, 1994 | Syria | M5.4 | 80 km | 29 km |
| May 24, 2005 | 67 km SSE of Ar Raqqah, Syria | M4.6 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1996 | 54 km WNW of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.6 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1994 | 36 km W of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2023 | 55 km E of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2016 | 77 km S of Ar Raqqah, Syria | M4.4 | 46 km | 27 km |
| Jul 18, 2021 | 73 km WSW of Al May?d?n, Syria | M4.4 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2016 | 11 km N of Tadmur, Syria | M4.2 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2005 | 42 km NE of Al Qaryatayn, Syria | M4.1 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2023 | 32 km NW of Tadmur, Syria | M4.0 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2007 | 19 km ENE of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.0 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Dec 8, 1990 | 23 km SW of Tadmur, Syria | M3.9 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 1994 | 65 km SSW of Ath Thawrah, Syria | M3.7 | 74 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 47°F (9°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 0.9 in |
As Sukhnah has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 44°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 5.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.2") and June the driest (0.0").