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Weather & Climate in Qārah, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qārah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 322 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 city sits at an elevation of 4,222 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 56.1°F |
| 4% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,222 ft (1,287 m) |
| Area | 226.3 sq mi (586.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 91/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.1556°N, 36.7428°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
38 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 | 110 km | 7 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M5.0 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria | M4.9 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.8 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 14 km N of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.5 | 114 km | 5 km |
| May 9, 2023 | 55 km E of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.4 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 6 km NNE of Kh?n Shaykh?n, Syria | M4.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M4.4 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2023 | 12 km ENE of Tallkalakh, Syria | M4.3 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon | M4.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1992 | 7 km ENE of Tripoli, Lebanon | M4.2 | 82 km | 5 km |
| Sep 8, 2002 | 29 km NNE of As Salam?yah, Syria | M4.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 19 km ENE of Bcharré, Lebanon | M4.1 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1996 | 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.1 | 121 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2005 | 42 km NE of Al Qaryatayn, Syria | M4.1 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2004 | 12 km WNW of Yabr?d, Syria | M4.0 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Aug 4, 1997 | 4 km SW of ‘Ein Qun?ya, Israel | M4.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2014 | 4 km NE of Sidon, Lebanon | M4.0 | 139 km | 13 km |
| Apr 29, 2001 | 7 km NNE of Zahlé, Lebanon | M4.0 | 80 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 30,000 | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 0.9 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 1.0 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 1.3 in |
Qārah has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 38°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 7.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.5") and June the driest (0.0").