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Weather & Climate in Homs, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Homs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 309 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 15.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,667 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,667 ft (508 m) |
| Area | 261.7 sq mi (677.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,963/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7241°N, 36.7256°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
48 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 | 51 km | 7 km |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria | M5.0 | 132 km | 27 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria | M4.9 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.8 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria | M4.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 11 km SE of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 14 km N of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.5 | 56 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 2003 | 6 km NNW of Jisr ash Shugh?r, Syria | M4.4 | 133 km | 33 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M4.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 6 km NNE of Kh?n Shaykh?n, Syria | M4.4 | 87 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2023 | 55 km E of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.4 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2023 | 12 km ENE of Tallkalakh, Syria | M4.3 | 31 km | 10 km |
| Jan 29, 2023 | 26 km N of Latakia, Syria | M4.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 19 km WNW of Latakia, Syria | M4.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2023 | 34 km W of Latakia, Syria | M4.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 2023 | 59 km WNW of ?ar??s, Syria | M4.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2016 | 11 km N of Tadmur, Syria | M4.2 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon | M4.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1992 | 7 km ENE of Tripoli, Lebanon | M4.2 | 79 km | 5 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 57 km WSW of Latakia, Syria | M4.2 | 149 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) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.7 in |
Homs has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 44°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.0").