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Weather & Climate in Deir ez-Zor, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Deir ez-Zor enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 91°F in July. The area gets 324 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 6.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 689 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
91°F Jul (33°C)
| Annual Average | 67.6°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 91°F (33°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 689 ft (210 m) |
| Area | 18.4 sq mi (47.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 14,772/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3359°N, 40.1408°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
11 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Nov 20, 1994 | Syria | M5.4 | 53 km | 29 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 46 km SE of Al ?asakah, Syria | M4.9 | 125 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2005 | 67 km SSE of Ar Raqqah, Syria | M4.6 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1996 | 54 km WNW of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.6 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1994 | 36 km W of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.6 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2016 | 77 km S of Ar Raqqah, Syria | M4.4 | 96 km | 27 km |
| Jul 18, 2021 | 73 km WSW of Al May?d?n, Syria | M4.4 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 24 km SE of Al ?asakah, Syria | M4.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2020 | 50 km NE of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.3 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2020 | 48 km ENE of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.2 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2007 | 19 km ENE of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.0 | 19 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) | 1.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | Wettest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 85°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 91°F (33°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 82°F (28°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 |
Deir ez-Zor has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 44°F in January to 91°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 6.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (1.1") and August the driest (0.0").