Yearly weather

Calculations are based on the last 8 years of historical weather data.

Weather Score #

Heat Seeker Score is a composite score designed for those who crave hot, sunny weather with minimal rainfall. It prioritizes high temperatures and abundant sunshine.

Perfect for sun worshippers, beach lovers, and those seeking warm, dry climates for outdoor activities and relaxation.

Formula optimized for hot weather enthusiasts who prefer temperatures above 25°C (77°F) with maximum sun exposure and minimal precipitation.

Key factors in the calculation:

High temperatures: Favors locations with warm to hot daily highs
Abundant sunshine: Rewards areas with maximum daylight hours
Low precipitation: Penalizes frequent rain and wet conditions
Warm nights: Considers comfortable evening temperatures

Temperatures #

Damascus experiences comfortable temperatures from March to November, with ideal conditions in April and October.
However, the city faces discomfort from June to September due to high temperatures exceeding 30°C. January and December have temperatures that approach discomfort.

Maximum Temperatures

Minimum Temperatures

Maximum/minimum temperature averages are computed by averaging the max/min temperature of each day for a given period.

Conditions #

Damascus experiences a clear seasonal pattern with sun hours peaking in June and July at 13.9 hours and declining to 6.0-7.1 hours in the winter months
Precipitation is highest in January and February, then drops dramatically to almost zero during the summer (June to September)
The city has a dry summer and wetter winter.

Sunny Weather

Period	Damascus
Jan	6.0 hours/day
Feb	7.2 hours/day
Mar	8.1 hours/day
Apr	10.5 hours/day
May	12.7 hours/day
Jun	13.9 hours/day
Jul	13.9 hours/day
Aug	13.5 hours/day
Sep	11.9 hours/day
Oct	10.5 hours/day
Nov	7.9 hours/day
Dec	6.4 hours/day
Average	10.2 hours/day

Sun hours are computed from the number of hours of direct sunlight. The length of the day can affect these measurements; for example, northern cities have longer days in summer.

Precipitation Levels

Average amount of precipitation that falls in a form of a rain, snow, sleet or hail.

Wind Speed

Humidity

Daylight Hours #

In Damascus, the sunrise varies significantly throughout the year, ranging from 05:25 in June to 06:37 in January. Sunset times also shift considerably; the earliest sunset occurs at 16:29 in December, while the latest is at 19:45 in June.
Consequently, the day length experiences a notable swing, with the shortest day in December lasting 09:58 and the longest day in June stretching to 14:20. This showcases a substantial seasonal change in daylight hours in Damascus.

Sunrise Time

Sunrise times are output in the local timezone of each place.

Sunset Time

Sunset times are output in the local timezone of each place.

Useful Day Length

Discards daylight hours before 7 AM. In places that are located to the west of the timezone, the sun rises and sets later compared to the cities that are located to the east. This means that the useful day length is longer in the cities located to the west of the time zone.

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