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Weather & Climate in Markadah, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Markadah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 93°F in July. The area gets 326 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 8.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 778 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
93°F Jul (34°C)
| Annual Average | 69.5°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 93°F (34°C) |
| Sunny Days | 326 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 778 ft (237 m) |
| Area | 18.4 sq mi (47.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7461°N, 40.7530°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
10 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.4.
| Nov 20, 1994 | Syria | M5.4 | 118 km | 29 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 46 km SE of Al ?asakah, Syria | M4.9 | 55 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2005 | 67 km SSE of Ar Raqqah, Syria | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1996 | 54 km WNW of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.6 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Dec 18, 1994 | 36 km W of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jul 18, 2021 | 73 km WSW of Al May?d?n, Syria | M4.4 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 24 km SE of Al ?asakah, Syria | M4.4 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 2020 | 50 km NE of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.3 | 22 km | 10 km |
| Jul 16, 2020 | 48 km ENE of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.2 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2007 | 19 km ENE of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.0 | 54 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 1.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 93°F (34°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 0.5 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in |
Markadah has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 45°F in January to 93°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.6") and July the driest (0.0").