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Raqqa, Syria

Shallāl

Shallāl is a locality in Raqqa, Syria, 409 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now18°C
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov
Population–
Local time03:15
36.26° N, 38.33° EElevation 409 mUTC+3
The year in Shallālweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec77October
October: high / low28° / 14°
Rain this month16mm
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov

Best: Mar–Apr · Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Shallāl at a glance

Best time to visitMar–Apr · Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month39°C

Average high in July

Coolest month3°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

47 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Weather in Shallāl

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
18°C

Clear · wind 14 km/h · humidity 66%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct29°16°
Tue27 Oct28°17°
Wed28 Oct23°15°11.2 mm
Thu29 Oct23°14°8.4 mm
Fri30 Oct21°13°3 mm
Sat31 Oct22°13°2.2 mm
Sun1 Nov19°13°9.1 mm
Mon2 Nov21°12°
Tue3 Nov19°13°3.4 mm

When to go to Shallāl

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score415483846655585859778751
High11°13°18°24°30°36°39°38°34°28°19°13°
Low3°4°6°10°15°19°21°21°18°14°7°4°
Rain (mm)47434528172002163442
Wet days997751001468

What's on in Shallāl

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Syria seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Shallāl

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Shallāl

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.5Süngütepe 7 km ↑1953 · 139 km
5.2Taşkuyu 3 km ↘2018 · 149 km
5.1Gölpınar 20 km ↑2026 · 139 km
5.0Yarımbağ 6 km ↓2008 · 139 km

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shallāl?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shallāl.
What is the hottest month in Shallāl?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 39°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Shallāl?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shallāl?
January is the wettest month with about 47 mm of precipitation on 9 wet days.