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Weather & Climate in Sirghāyā, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sirghāyā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 320 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 18.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,485 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 57.3°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 320 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,485 ft (1,367 m) |
| Area | 74.7 sq mi (193.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.8104°N, 36.1579°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
61 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 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 3 km WNW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M5.0 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria | M4.9 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.7 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 65 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M4.4 | 4 km | 10 km |
| Jun 20, 1993 | 60 km NW of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 21, 2023 | 12 km ENE of Tallkalakh, Syria | M4.3 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2008 | 14 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.3 | 92 km | 0 km |
| Nov 12, 1993 | 4 km SSW of Bhamdoun, Lebanon | M4.2 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Mar 9, 1992 | 7 km ENE of Tripoli, Lebanon | M4.2 | 75 km | 5 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 8 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.2 | 86 km | 0 km |
| Feb 8, 1999 | 32 km NW of Sidon, Lebanon | M4.1 | 94 km | 8 km |
| Dec 3, 1996 | 8 km SSW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.1 | 59 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 19 km ENE of Bcharré, Lebanon | M4.1 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2022 | 4 km E of Taiyiba, Israel | M4.1 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jun 12, 2008 | 6 km SSW of Nabatîyé et Tahta, Lebanon | M4.0 | 85 km | 5 km |
| Apr 29, 2001 | 7 km NNE of Zahlé, Lebanon | M4.0 | 24 km | 5 km |
| Jul 10, 2009 | 14 km ENE of Tyre, Lebanon | M4.0 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Jul 5, 2014 | 4 km NE of Sidon, Lebanon | M4.0 | 75 km | 13 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 | 109 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 109 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 38 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 5.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.6 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 51°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 4.6 in |
Sirghāyā has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 40°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 24.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (5.5") and June the driest (0.0").