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Raqqa, Syria

Skīrū

Skīrū is a locality in Raqqa, Syria, 313 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot semi-arid (Köppen BSh), with little rain, large day–night swings and strong sunshine.

Now21°C
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Population–
Local time15:18
36.46° N, 39.06° EElevation 313 mUTC+3
The year in Skīrūweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec80October
October: high / low29° / 13°
Rain this month16mm
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov

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

Skīrū at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month40°C

Average high in July

Coolest month2°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthMarch

41 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Weather in Skīrū

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

14-day forecast
21°C

Sunny · wind 10 km/h · humidity 59%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct23°13°4.8 mm
Sat31 Oct23°12°0.8 mm
Sun1 Nov25°13°
Mon2 Nov24°12°
Tue3 Nov25°12°
Wed4 Nov24°14°0.7 mm
Thu5 Nov24°13°
Fri6 Nov22°13°1.2 mm
Sat7 Nov20°12°1.9 mm

When to go to Skīrū

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score456376916258585757808460
High12°14°19°25°31°37°40°40°35°29°20°14°
Low2°3°6°10°15°20°22°22°18°13°7°3°
Rain (mm)42404124161001163240
Wet days9710450001177

What's on in Skīrū

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 Skīrū

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Skīrū

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.6Doğanca 4 km ↙2017 · 140 km
5.4Deir ez-Zor 53 km ←1994 · 133 km
5.2Taşkuyu 3 km ↘2018 · 135 km
5.1Gölpınar 20 km ↑2026 · 114 km

Ancient sites nearby

Sites: 1

Ancient sites in Syria

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Skīrū?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Skīrū.
What is the hottest month in Skīrū?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 40°C and lows of 22°C.
What is the coldest month in Skīrū?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Skīrū?
March is the wettest month with about 41 mm of precipitation on 10 wet days.