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Weather & Climate in Şalkhad, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Şalkhad enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 318 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 10.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 4,537 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,537 ft (1,383 m) |
| Area | 206.8 sq mi (535.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4920°N, 36.7111°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
31 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Feb 11, 2004 | 21 km SE of Mi?pé Yeri?o, Israel | M5.3 | 142 km | 27 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria | M4.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 7, 2004 | 1 km NNW of Al Kar?mah, Jordan | M4.5 | 122 km | 12 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.3 | 148 km | 0 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.2 | 149 km | 0 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Dead Sea region | M4.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2022 | 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel | M4.1 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Aug 8, 2004 | 1 km SSE of Kafr D?n, Palestinian Territory | M4.0 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 11 km W of Metulla, Israel | M4.0 | 145 km | 1 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 6 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.0 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Jun 13, 2008 | 7 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.0 | 150 km | 1 km |
| Aug 4, 1997 | 4 km SW of ‘Ein Qun?ya, Israel | M4.0 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 19, 2008 | 13 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M3.9 | 148 km | 1 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 23 km ESE of Jayr?d, Syria | M3.8 | 140 km | 26 km |
| Jan 23, 2022 | 4 km ENE of Kafr Mi?r, Israel | M3.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jul 30, 1993 | 6 km E of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M3.7 | 146 km | 33 km |
| Sep 16, 1994 | 3 km NW of Yarq?, Jordan | M3.6 | 112 km | 10 km |
| May 23, 2008 | 10 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M3.6 | 147 km | 1 km |
| May 21, 2008 | 13 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M3.6 | 148 km | 1 km |
| Oct 20, 2013 | 6 km ENE of Migdal, Israel | M3.5 | 114 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
6 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 | 127 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | - | 142 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 6,000 | 127 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | - | - | 126 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 30,000 | 130 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | - | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (84 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 84 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in |
Şalkhad has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 40°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and June the driest (0.0").