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Weather & Climate in Ra’s al ‘Ayn, Syria

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Ra’s al ‘Ayn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 325 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 18.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,178 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (6°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above US avg
January Average44°F (6°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days325 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,178 ft (359 m)
Area370.3 sq mi (959.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates36.8503°N, 40.0706°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.6"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 5.5"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.40"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

12 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M4.9.

Jan 26, 2021 46 km SE of Al ?asakah, Syria M4.9 116 km 10 km
Jul 6, 1993 15 km N of Siverek, Turkey M4.8 134 km 47 km
Jan 25, 2008 24 km SE of Al ?asakah, Syria M4.4 96 km 10 km
Sep 24, 1999 16 km NNE of Bozova, Turkey M4.3 146 km 10 km
Jul 6, 2020 50 km NE of Deir ez-Zor, Syria M4.3 140 km 10 km
Jun 17, 2020 14 km SE of Samsat, Turkey M4.2 150 km 10 km
Nov 27, 2001 30 km ENE of Siverek, Turkey M4.1 119 km 10 km
Jul 24, 2006 20 km ESE of Samsat, Turkey M3.9 143 km 7 km
Jun 7, 1999 11 km SSW of Binatl?, Turkey M3.7 139 km 13 km
May 10, 2005 16 km NNE of Bozova, Turkey M3.3 147 km 9 km
Feb 28, 2004 16 km WSW of Siverek, Turkey M3.1 124 km 5 km
Jun 27, 2006 8 km SSE of ?anl?urfa, Turkey M2.8 113 km 13 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (6°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Wettest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.9 in
June 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in
July 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 86°F (30°C) 0.0 in
September 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
October 67°F (20°C) 0.8 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.3 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in

Ra’s al ‘Ayn has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 44°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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