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Weather & Climate in Tadmur, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tadmur enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 328 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 4.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,371 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 64.8°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,371 ft (418 m) |
| Area | 6,486.5 sq mi (16,800.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 8/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.5624°N, 38.2840°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
18 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Dec 24, 1996 | 49 km SE of Tadmur, Syria | M5.5 | 49 km | 29 km |
| Nov 20, 1994 | Syria | M5.4 | 144 km | 29 km |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M5.2 | 131 km | 7 km |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2005 | 67 km SSE of Ar Raqqah, Syria | M4.6 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 14 km N of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.5 | 129 km | 5 km |
| Jul 18, 2021 | 73 km WSW of Al May?d?n, Syria | M4.4 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 9, 2023 | 55 km E of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.4 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2016 | 77 km S of Ar Raqqah, Syria | M4.4 | 106 km | 27 km |
| Sep 8, 2002 | 29 km NNE of As Salam?yah, Syria | M4.2 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2016 | 11 km N of Tadmur, Syria | M4.2 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Jan 27, 2005 | 42 km NE of Al Qaryatayn, Syria | M4.1 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2023 | 32 km NW of Tadmur, Syria | M4.0 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Dec 8, 1990 | 23 km SW of Tadmur, Syria | M3.9 | 23 km | 10 km |
| Jun 1, 1994 | 65 km SSW of Ath Thawrah, Syria | M3.7 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Feb 27, 1991 | 13 km ENE of Ar Rastan, Syria | M3.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 26, 1992 | 14 km NNW of As Salam?yah, Syria | M3.2 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Mar 22, 1991 | 13 km SSW of Al Qaryatayn, Syria | M3.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.6 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 0.7 in |
Tadmur has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 43°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 4.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (0.9") and June the driest (0.0").