Palmyra Climate by Month
Palmyra experiences great temperature shifts.
The city's weather can transition from very hot days
to mild weather.
It experiences desert-like conditions in terms of precipitation, with almost no rain/snowfall.
Now, let’s explore all the climate details to give you a full picture.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Palmyra is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very hot 38°C in July to a moderate 13°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 3°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Palmyra is known for its low rain/snowfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 114 mm. The climate in Palmyra shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect low rainfall in January, with an average of 21 mm of precipitation over 10 rainy days. In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.1 mm of rainfall over 3 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Palmyra serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in July with an average of 12.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in January, offering only 5.5 hours of daily sunlight.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Palmyra.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Palmyra ranges from 2°C in January to 6°C in July.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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Other facts from our historical weather data:July has an average maximum temperature of 38°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 13°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 21 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
July is the sunniest month with an average of 381 hours of sunshine.
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