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Weather & Climate in Ma‘lūlā, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ma‘lūlā experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 317 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 10.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,678 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 54.2°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 317 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,678 ft (1,426 m) |
| Area | 118.7 sq mi (307.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 42/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8453°N, 36.5451°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
54 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 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Feb 15, 2008 | 11 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon | M5.1 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M5.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria | M4.9 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M4.4 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.3 | 123 km | 0 km |
| Jan 21, 2023 | 12 km ENE of Tallkalakh, Syria | M4.3 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon | M4.2 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.2 | 118 km | 0 km |
| Mar 9, 1992 | 7 km ENE of Tripoli, Lebanon | M4.2 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Dec 3, 1996 | 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.1 | 95 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 19 km ENE of Bcharré, Lebanon | M4.1 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2005 | 42 km NE of Al Qaryatayn, Syria | M4.1 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon | M4.1 | 130 km | 8 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.0 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2014 | 4 km NE of Sidon, Lebanon | M4.0 | 110 km | 13 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 11 km W of Metulla, Israel | M4.0 | 120 km | 1 km |
| Jul 10, 2009 | 14 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.0 | 126 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 | 135 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 135 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 63 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (194 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 194 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 0.0 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 40°F (5°C) | 1.9 in |
Ma‘lūlā has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 37°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.0").