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Weather & Climate in Mismīyah, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mismīyah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 349 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 7.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,028 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 62.0°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 349 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,028 ft (618 m) |
| Area | 204.3 sq mi (529.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1290°N, 36.3940°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
51 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 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M5.0 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria | M4.9 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.7 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M4.4 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.3 | 92 km | 0 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.2 | 90 km | 0 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon | M4.2 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 19 km ENE of Bcharré, Lebanon | M4.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1996 | 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.1 | 107 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon | M4.1 | 137 km | 8 km |
| Jan 22, 2022 | 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel | M4.1 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 6 km WSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.0 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2001 | 7 km NNE of Zahlé, Lebanon | M4.0 | 97 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 11 km W of Metulla, Israel | M4.0 | 88 km | 1 km |
| Jul 5, 2014 | 4 km NE of Sidon, Lebanon | M4.0 | 106 km | 13 km |
| Aug 4, 1997 | 4 km SW of ‘Ein Qun?ya, Israel | M4.0 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jun 13, 2008 | 7 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.0 | 90 km | 1 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 6 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.0 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Aug 8, 2004 | 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory | M4.0 | 129 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 | 85 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 85 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 55 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (142 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 142 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 2.3 in |
Mismīyah has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 46°F in February to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 11.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.6") and June the driest (0.0").