Bāniyās weather in June
In June, Bāniyās sees average daytime highs of 26°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 19 mm of rain across 4.8 wet days and about 14.3 hours of daylight. It is the 4th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 25°C in the first days to 27°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 78% of the time in June, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 14 h 12 min at the start of June to 14 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, June is Bāniyās's 2nd-clearest and 8th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Bāniyās's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 26°
- 4th warmest
- Overnight low
- 21°
- 9th coldest
- Rainfall
- 19 mm
- 4.8 wet days
- Daylight
- 14 h 24 min
- 4:26 AM – 6:47 PM
- Cloud cover
- 19%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 9 km/h
- 8th windiest
- Solar energy
- 7.31 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 8.2
- out of 10
Bāniyās is Syrian city.
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in June
Highs climb over the month, from about 25°C in the first days to 27°C by the end.
A typical June day in Bāniyās reaches about 26°C in the afternoon and slips back to 21°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 23°C and 29°C. Set against its neighbours, June runs about 3°C warmer than May and about 2°C cooler than July.
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| Avg high (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | 19 |
| 2 | 25 | 19 |
| 3 | 25 | 19 |
| 4 | 25 | 19 |
| 5 | 25 | 19 |
| 6 | 25 | 19 |
| 7 | 26 | 20 |
| 8 | 26 | 20 |
| 9 | 26 | 20 |
| 10 | 26 | 20 |
| 11 | 26 | 20 |
| 12 | 26 | 20 |
| 13 | 26 | 20 |
| 14 | 26 | 20 |
| 15 | 26 | 21 |
| 16 | 26 | 21 |
| 17 | 26 | 21 |
| 18 | 26 | 21 |
| 19 | 27 | 21 |
| 20 | 27 | 21 |
| 21 | 27 | 21 |
| 22 | 27 | 21 |
| 23 | 27 | 22 |
| 24 | 27 | 22 |
| 25 | 27 | 22 |
| 26 | 27 | 22 |
| 27 | 27 | 22 |
| 28 | 27 | 22 |
| 29 | 27 | 22 |
| 30 | 27 | 22 |
How June really feels in Bāniyās
Once humidity and wind are folded in, June averages 0 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
June sits comfortably in between — no days that feel dangerously hot or drop to a hard freeze once humidity and wind are folded in.
Bāniyās weather by month
How June compares with the rest of the year at a glance. June is the 4th-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 14° / 8° | 145 | 13.7 | 9.9 | 3.7 |
| Feb | 14° / 9° | 132 | 12.3 | 10.7 | 4.1 |
| Mar | 17° / 11° | 119 | 12.2 | 11.7 | 5.2 |
| Apr | 20° / 13° | 91 | 10 | 12.9 | 6.5 |
| May | 24° / 17° | 54 | 6.7 | 13.8 | 8.0 |
| Jun | 26° / 21° | 19 | 4.8 | 14.3 | 8.2 |
| Jul | 28° / 23° | 9 | 3.2 | 14.1 | 7.8 |
| Aug | 29° / 24° | 9 | 2.8 | 13.3 | 7.1 |
| Sep | 28° / 22° | 27 | 5.1 | 12.2 | 7.4 |
| Oct | 26° / 19° | 56 | 6.8 | 11.1 | 7.7 |
| Nov | 20° / 14° | 81 | 7.8 | 10.2 | 7.0 |
| Dec | 15° / 10° | 130 | 11.4 | 9.7 | 4.7 |
Cloud cover in June
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 78% of the time in June.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of June, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 6%.
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| Clearer (%) | 91 | 91 | 92 | 92 | 92 | 93 | 93 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 94 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 | 95 |
| Cloudier (%) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 91 | 9 |
| 2 | 91 | 9 |
| 3 | 92 | 8 |
| 4 | 92 | 8 |
| 5 | 92 | 8 |
| 6 | 93 | 7 |
| 7 | 93 | 7 |
| 8 | 94 | 6 |
| 9 | 94 | 6 |
| 10 | 95 | 5 |
| 11 | 95 | 5 |
| 12 | 95 | 5 |
| 13 | 95 | 5 |
| 14 | 95 | 5 |
| 15 | 95 | 5 |
| 16 | 95 | 5 |
| 17 | 95 | 5 |
| 18 | 95 | 5 |
| 19 | 95 | 5 |
| 20 | 94 | 6 |
| 21 | 94 | 6 |
| 22 | 94 | 6 |
| 23 | 94 | 6 |
| 24 | 95 | 5 |
| 25 | 95 | 5 |
| 26 | 95 | 5 |
| 27 | 95 | 5 |
| 28 | 95 | 5 |
| 29 | 95 | 5 |
| 30 | 95 | 5 |
Chance of precipitation in June
Bāniyās gets around 19 mm of rain over 4.8 wet days in June. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 15% and peaks near 17% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 16 |
| 2 | 16 |
| 3 | 16 |
| 4 | 16 |
| 5 | 16 |
| 6 | 16 |
| 7 | 16 |
| 8 | 16 |
| 9 | 16 |
| 10 | 16 |
| 11 | 16 |
| 12 | 16 |
| 13 | 16 |
| 14 | 17 |
| 15 | 17 |
| 16 | 17 |
| 17 | 17 |
| 18 | 17 |
| 19 | 16 |
| 20 | 16 |
| 21 | 16 |
| 22 | 15 |
| 23 | 15 |
| 24 | 15 |
| 25 | 14 |
| 26 | 14 |
| 27 | 13 |
| 28 | 12 |
| 29 | 12 |
| 30 | 11 |
Humidity in June
Most of June feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, June lands in the muggy band about 53% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 61% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Comfortable (%) | 13 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Humid (%) | 66 | 65 | 65 | 63 | 60 | 60 | 57 | 55 | 52 | 49 | 46 | 43 | 40 | 37 | 34 | 32 | 29 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 |
| Muggy (%) | 20 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 36 | 39 | 42 | 46 | 49 | 52 | 56 | 58 | 62 | 63 | 65 | 68 | 69 | 70 | 71 | 71 | 71 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 66 | 65 | 62 | 60 |
| Oppressive (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 29 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 13 | 66 | 20 | 0 |
| 2 | 1 | 12 | 65 | 22 | 0 |
| 3 | 1 | 10 | 65 | 24 | 0 |
| 4 | 1 | 9 | 63 | 27 | 0 |
| 5 | 1 | 8 | 60 | 30 | 1 |
| 6 | 0 | 7 | 60 | 32 | 1 |
| 7 | 0 | 6 | 57 | 36 | 1 |
| 8 | 0 | 5 | 55 | 39 | 1 |
| 9 | 0 | 5 | 52 | 42 | 1 |
| 10 | 0 | 4 | 49 | 46 | 1 |
| 11 | 0 | 3 | 46 | 49 | 2 |
| 12 | 0 | 3 | 43 | 52 | 2 |
| 13 | 0 | 2 | 40 | 56 | 2 |
| 14 | 0 | 2 | 37 | 58 | 3 |
| 15 | 0 | 1 | 34 | 62 | 3 |
| 16 | 0 | 1 | 32 | 63 | 4 |
| 17 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 65 | 5 |
| 18 | 0 | 1 | 26 | 68 | 5 |
| 19 | 0 | 1 | 24 | 69 | 6 |
| 20 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 70 | 8 |
| 21 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 71 | 9 |
| 22 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 71 | 10 |
| 23 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 71 | 12 |
| 24 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 70 | 14 |
| 25 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 69 | 16 |
| 26 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 68 | 18 |
| 27 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 66 | 21 |
| 28 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 65 | 23 |
| 29 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 62 | 26 |
| 30 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 60 | 29 |
Wind in June
Winds average 9 km/h in June.
Across June, daily wind ranges from about 9 km/h on the calmest days to 10 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | calm |
| 2 | 9 | calm |
| 3 | 9 | calm |
| 4 | 9 | calm |
| 5 | 9 | calm |
| 6 | 9 | calm |
| 7 | 9 | calm |
| 8 | 9 | calm |
| 9 | 9 | calm |
| 10 | 9 | calm |
| 11 | 9 | calm |
| 12 | 9 | calm |
| 13 | 9 | calm |
| 14 | 9 | calm |
| 15 | 9 | calm |
| 16 | 9 | calm |
| 17 | 9 | calm |
| 18 | 9 | calm |
| 19 | 9 | calm |
| 20 | 9 | calm |
| 21 | 9 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
| 29 | 10 | calm |
| 30 | 10 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in June
Daylight runs from about 14 h 12 min at the start of June to 14 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 12 minutes over June. Sunrise moves from 4:28 AM to 4:29 AM, and sunset from 6:39 PM to 6:50 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.2 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.3 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 | 14.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 4:28 | 4:28 | 4:27 | 4:27 | 4:27 | 4:27 | 4:26 | 4:26 | 4:26 | 4:26 | 4:26 | 4:26 | 4:26 | 4:26 | 4:26 | 4:26 | 4:26 | 4:26 | 4:26 | 4:26 | 4:26 | 4:27 | 4:27 | 4:27 | 4:27 | 4:28 | 4:28 | 4:28 | 4:28 | 4:29 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:43 | 6:44 | 6:44 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:45 | 6:46 | 6:46 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:47 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:48 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:49 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 | 6:50 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14.2 | 4:28 | 6:39 |
| 2 | 14.2 | 4:28 | 6:40 |
| 3 | 14.2 | 4:27 | 6:41 |
| 4 | 14.2 | 4:27 | 6:41 |
| 5 | 14.3 | 4:27 | 6:42 |
| 6 | 14.3 | 4:27 | 6:42 |
| 7 | 14.3 | 4:26 | 6:43 |
| 8 | 14.3 | 4:26 | 6:44 |
| 9 | 14.3 | 4:26 | 6:44 |
| 10 | 14.3 | 4:26 | 6:45 |
| 11 | 14.3 | 4:26 | 6:45 |
| 12 | 14.3 | 4:26 | 6:45 |
| 13 | 14.3 | 4:26 | 6:46 |
| 14 | 14.3 | 4:26 | 6:46 |
| 15 | 14.4 | 4:26 | 6:47 |
| 16 | 14.4 | 4:26 | 6:47 |
| 17 | 14.4 | 4:26 | 6:47 |
| 18 | 14.4 | 4:26 | 6:48 |
| 19 | 14.4 | 4:26 | 6:48 |
| 20 | 14.4 | 4:26 | 6:48 |
| 21 | 14.4 | 4:26 | 6:49 |
| 22 | 14.4 | 4:27 | 6:49 |
| 23 | 14.4 | 4:27 | 6:49 |
| 24 | 14.4 | 4:27 | 6:49 |
| 25 | 14.4 | 4:27 | 6:49 |
| 26 | 14.4 | 4:28 | 6:50 |
| 27 | 14.4 | 4:28 | 6:50 |
| 28 | 14.4 | 4:28 | 6:50 |
| 29 | 14.4 | 4:28 | 6:50 |
| 30 | 14.4 | 4:29 | 6:50 |
Solar energy in June
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in June, about 7.31 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 2.39 kWh/m² to a high of 7.31 kWh/m² in June across the year — June's 7.31 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.3 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 | 7.4 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 2 | 7.2 | Intense |
| 3 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 4 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 5 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 6 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 7 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 8 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 9 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 10 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 11 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 12 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 13 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 14 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 15 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 16 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 17 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 18 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 19 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 20 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 21 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 22 | 7.3 | Intense |
| 23 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 24 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 25 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.4 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.4 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Bāniyās
None of Bāniyās's seasonal hazards are active in June. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Bāniyās's rainy season runs November–April, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is June a good time to visit Bāniyās?
Our two travel scores rate June for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
June is one of the better times to visit Bāniyās for general sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Bāniyās in June
From June's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In June, Bāniyās sees daytime highs around 26°C and nights near 21°C. Pack sun protection. Worth having: light clothes. About 5 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Bāniyās in June
The nearest coast averages about 25°C in June — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in August at about 28°C and coldest in March near 17°C.
It's comfortable for a long swim from May 4 to Dec 22 — about 7.7 months when the water holds above 20°C.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 20 |
| Comfort | Cool | Cool | Cool | Cool | Refreshing | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Warm | Warm | Refreshing | Refreshing |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18 | Cool |
| Feb | 17 | Cool |
| Mar | 17 | Cool |
| Apr | 18 | Cool |
| May | 21 | Refreshing |
| Jun | 25 | Warm |
| Jul | 27 | Warm |
| Aug | 28 | Tropical |
| Sep | 28 | Warm |
| Oct | 26 | Warm |
| Nov | 23 | Refreshing |
| Dec | 20 | Refreshing |
UV index in Bāniyās in June
Clear-sky midday UV in June peaks around 10 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Bāniyās peaks around June 19 at about 10 (very high) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near January 11 at about 2 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — in 10 months of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 2 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | Very high | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 4 | Moderate |
| Apr | 7 | High |
| May | 8 | Very high |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 9 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 8 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 3 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Bāniyās in June
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where June falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Bāniyās is worst in March — around 48 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 2.3× the cleanest month (August, 21 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 40 | 48 | 48 | 45 | 33 | 26 | 21 | 21 | 27 | 36 | 41 | 44 |
| Level | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Poor |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40 | Poor |
| Feb | 48 | Poor |
| Mar | 48 | Poor |
| Apr | 45 | Poor |
| May | 33 | Moderate |
| Jun | 26 | Moderate |
| Jul | 21 | Moderate |
| Aug | 21 | Moderate |
| Sep | 27 | Moderate |
| Oct | 36 | Poor |
| Nov | 41 | Poor |
| Dec | 44 | Poor |
Where is Bāniyās?
Bāniyās sits at 35.2°N, 35.9°E, 31 m above sea level, in Syria. The nearest listed city is Jablah, 20 km away.
Topography around Bāniyās
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Bāniyās.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Bāniyās has significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 351 m around an average of 62 m above sea level; within 16 km, large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 968 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,605 m.
The land around Bāniyās is covered by water (33%) and trees (30%) within 3 km, water (40%) and trees (30%) within 16 km, and water (31%), cropland (23%) and trees (22%) within 80 km.
Syria travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / E / L
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 32% of US
- price level, 2022
- GDP per capita
- $1,057
- 2022
- Happiness
- 3.5 / 10
- World Happiness, 2018
- Homicide rate
- 2.1
- per 100k, 2010
- Road deaths
- 14.9
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Low
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 456
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Bāniyās (35.1819°, 35.9487°, elevation 31 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).