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Weather & Climate in Ḩarrān al ‘Awāmīd, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ḩarrān al ‘Awāmīd enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 351 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 6.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,991 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 351 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,991 ft (607 m) |
| Area | 27.1 sq mi (70.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.4489°N, 36.5600°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
53 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.1.
| Feb 15, 2008 | 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon | M5.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M5.0 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria | M4.9 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.7 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M4.4 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2023 | 12 km ENE of Tallkalakh, Syria | M4.3 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.3 | 108 km | 0 km |
| Mar 9, 1992 | 7 km ENE of Tripoli, Lebanon | M4.2 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon | M4.2 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.2 | 104 km | 0 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 19 km ENE of Bcharré, Lebanon | M4.1 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2022 | 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel | M4.1 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2005 | 42 km NE of Al Qaryatayn, Syria | M4.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1996 | 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.1 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon | M4.1 | 137 km | 8 km |
| Jul 5, 2014 | 4 km NE of Sidon, Lebanon | M4.0 | 109 km | 13 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.0 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 11 km W of Metulla, Israel | M4.0 | 104 km | 1 km |
| Jul 10, 2009 | 14 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 1997 | 4 km SW of ‘Ein Qun?ya, Israel | M4.0 | 84 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1759 | AKKO | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 2,000 | 111 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 111 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 52 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (157 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 157 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 1.4 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in |
Ḩarrān al ‘Awāmīd has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 45°F in February to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and June the driest (0.0").