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Weather & Climate in Izra‘, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Izra‘ enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 316 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 11.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,890 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 316 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,890 ft (576 m) |
| Area | 106.3 sq mi (275.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 131/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8671°N, 36.2507°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
49 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Feb 11, 2004 | 21 km SE of Mi?pé Yeri?o, Israel | M5.3 | 148 km | 27 km |
| Feb 15, 2008 | 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon | M5.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M5.0 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria | M4.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2020 | 26 km W of Atlit, Israel | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2004 | 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan | M4.5 | 119 km | 12 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M4.4 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.3 | 89 km | 0 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.2 | 89 km | 0 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon | M4.2 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon | M4.1 | 145 km | 8 km |
| Jan 22, 2022 | 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel | M4.1 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1996 | 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.1 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Dead Sea region | M4.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.0 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 6 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.0 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Jul 10, 2009 | 14 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.0 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2004 | 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory | M4.0 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2008 | 7 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.0 | 90 km | 1 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
7 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 | 72 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 148 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 72 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 74 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 118 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 119 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (138 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 138 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in |
Izra‘ has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 46°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.6") and June the driest (0.0").