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Weather & Climate in Khān Arnabah, Syria

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Khān Arnabah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 344 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 12.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,097 feet.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average61.3°F
14% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,097 ft (944 m)
Area176.6 sq mi (457.4 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates33.1838°N, 35.8916°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.9"
66% below US avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 6.60"
Driest Month (May) 0.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

64 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 57 km 10 km
Mar 26, 1997 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M5.0 47 km 10 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria M4.9 102 km 10 km
Mar 26, 1997 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.7 73 km 10 km
Feb 6, 2020 26 km W of Atlit, Israel M4.5 125 km 10 km
Jul 7, 2004 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan M4.5 139 km 12 km
Feb 22, 2023 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.4 127 km 10 km
Sep 1, 2014 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria M4.4 70 km 10 km
Jun 20, 1993 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon M4.3 121 km 10 km
Feb 11, 2008 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.3 45 km 0 km
Jun 12, 2008 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon M4.2 43 km 0 km
Mar 9, 1992 7 km ENE of Tripoli, Lebanon M4.2 141 km 5 km
Nov 12, 1993 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon M4.2 68 km 10 km
Feb 7, 2023 Dead Sea region M4.1 136 km 10 km
Dec 3, 1996 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.1 72 km 5 km
Jan 22, 2022 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel M4.1 74 km 10 km
Feb 8, 2023 19 km ENE of Bcharré, Lebanon M4.1 127 km 10 km
Feb 8, 1999 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon M4.1 96 km 8 km
Aug 7, 2011 40 km WNW of Sdot Yam, Israel M4.1 150 km 31 km
Aug 8, 2004 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory M4.0 99 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

6 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 42 km
1837 ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS Earthquake 6,000 42 km
1546 GAZA - JAFFA Earthquake 137 km
1202 SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA Eruption + Earthquake 30,000 37 km
1033 AKKO Earthquake 70,000 86 km
746 SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS Earthquake 137 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (184 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Harrat Ash Shamah Volcanic field 1,100 m (3,609 ft) 1850 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 6.6 in Wettest
February 46°F (8°C) 5.3 in Coldest
March 51°F (10°C) 3.9 in
April 58°F (15°C) 1.5 in
May 67°F (19°C) 0.7 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.0 in Driest
July 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in Warmest
August 76°F (24°C) 0.0 in
September 72°F (22°C) 0.0 in
October 67°F (19°C) 0.7 in
November 56°F (13°C) 2.9 in
December 48°F (9°C) 5.7 in

Khān Arnabah has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 46°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (6.6") and June the driest (0.0").

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