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Weather & Climate in Maḑāyā, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Maḑāyā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 339 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 14.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 28.1 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,075 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,075 ft (1,242 m) |
| Area | 74.7 sq mi (193.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 174/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.6903°N, 36.1035°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
61 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 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M5.0 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria | M4.9 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.7 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M4.4 | 10 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1993 | 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.3 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2023 | 12 km ENE of Tallkalakh, Syria | M4.3 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.3 | 80 km | 0 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon | M4.2 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.2 | 74 km | 0 km |
| Mar 9, 1992 | 7 km ENE of Tripoli, Lebanon | M4.2 | 87 km | 5 km |
| Dec 3, 1996 | 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.1 | 54 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 19 km ENE of Bcharré, Lebanon | M4.1 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2022 | 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel | M4.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon | M4.1 | 90 km | 8 km |
| Jul 5, 2014 | 4 km NE of Sidon, Lebanon | M4.0 | 66 km | 13 km |
| Jul 10, 2009 | 14 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.0 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 11 km W of Metulla, Israel | M4.0 | 77 km | 1 km |
| Aug 4, 1997 | 4 km SW of ‘Ein Qun?ya, Israel | M4.0 | 65 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
4 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 | 95 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 95 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 23 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 128 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 4.5 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.7 in |
Maḑāyā has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 41°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.7") and June the driest (0.0").