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Weather & Climate in Şadad, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Şadad enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 76°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 3,015 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 349 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,015 ft (919 m) |
| Area | 226.3 sq mi (586.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.3125°N, 36.9256°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
33 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 | 90 km | 7 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria | M4.9 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.8 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 14 km N of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.5 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Jan 12, 2023 | 6 km NNE of Kh?n Shaykh?n, Syria | M4.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2023 | 55 km E of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.4 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M4.4 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2023 | 12 km ENE of Tallkalakh, Syria | M4.3 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Sep 8, 2002 | 29 km NNE of As Salam?yah, Syria | M4.2 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1992 | 7 km ENE of Tripoli, Lebanon | M4.2 | 93 km | 5 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon | M4.2 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2016 | 11 km N of Tadmur, Syria | M4.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 19 km ENE of Bcharré, Lebanon | M4.1 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Dec 3, 1996 | 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.1 | 143 km | 5 km |
| Jan 27, 2005 | 42 km NE of Al Qaryatayn, Syria | M4.1 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Apr 29, 2001 | 7 km NNE of Zahlé, Lebanon | M4.0 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Mar 5, 2023 | 32 km NW of Tadmur, Syria | M4.0 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2004 | 12 km WNW of Yabr?d, Syria | M4.0 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Dec 8, 1990 | 23 km SW of Tadmur, Syria | M3.9 | 111 km | 10 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 | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 1.9 in | Wettest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 1.6 in |
Şadad has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 42°F in February to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 9.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (1.9") and June the driest (0.0").