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Weather & Climate in Barrī ash Sharqī, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Barrī ash Sharqī enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 345 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 8.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,808 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 63.8°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 345 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,808 ft (551 m) |
| Area | 260.8 sq mi (675.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9810°N, 37.2010°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
26 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 | 23 km | 7 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria | M4.9 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.8 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 11 km SE of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 14 km N of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.5 | 22 km | 5 km |
| May 9, 2023 | 55 km E of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.4 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 2003 | 6 km NNW of Jisr ash Shugh?r, Syria | M4.4 | 129 km | 33 km |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 6 km NNE of Kh?n Shaykh?n, Syria | M4.4 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2023 | 12 km ENE of Tallkalakh, Syria | M4.3 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1992 | 7 km ENE of Tripoli, Lebanon | M4.2 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Sep 8, 2002 | 29 km NNE of As Salam?yah, Syria | M4.2 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2016 | 11 km N of Tadmur, Syria | M4.2 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2024 | 8 km SSW of Yayladağı, Turkey | M4.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 19 km ENE of Bcharré, Lebanon | M4.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2005 | 42 km NE of Al Qaryatayn, Syria | M4.1 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2004 | 12 km WNW of Yabr?d, Syria | M4.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2023 | 32 km NW of Tadmur, Syria | M4.0 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Dec 8, 1990 | 23 km SW of Tadmur, Syria | M3.9 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 23 km ESE of Jayr?d, Syria | M3.8 | 141 km | 26 km |
| Jun 1, 1994 | 65 km SSW of Ath Thawrah, Syria | M3.7 | 101 km | 33 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 1.8 in | |
| March | 53°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.1 in |
Barrī ash Sharqī has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.0").