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Weather & Climate in Ḩisyā’, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ḩisyā’ enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 349 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 7.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,559 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 60.8°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 349 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,559 ft (780 m) |
| Area | 335.1 sq mi (868.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 16/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.4120°N, 36.7587°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
35 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 | 82 km | 7 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria | M4.9 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.8 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 14 km N of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.5 | 86 km | 5 km |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 6 km NNE of Kh?n Shaykh?n, Syria | M4.4 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M4.4 | 90 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2023 | 55 km E of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.4 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2023 | 12 km ENE of Tallkalakh, Syria | M4.3 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon | M4.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2016 | 11 km N of Tadmur, Syria | M4.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1992 | 7 km ENE of Tripoli, Lebanon | M4.2 | 77 km | 5 km |
| Sep 8, 2002 | 29 km NNE of As Salam?yah, Syria | M4.2 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2005 | 42 km NE of Al Qaryatayn, Syria | M4.1 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1996 | 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.1 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 19 km ENE of Bcharré, Lebanon | M4.1 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2001 | 7 km NNE of Zahlé, Lebanon | M4.0 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Mar 5, 2023 | 32 km NW of Tadmur, Syria | M4.0 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2004 | 12 km WNW of Yabr?d, Syria | M4.0 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Aug 6, 1994 | 4 km SSE of Bhamdoun, Lebanon | M3.9 | 124 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 30,000 | 123 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in |
Ḩisyā’ has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 43°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.0").