‘Afrīn, Syria

Full City Profile

36,562 Population 25/sq mi density
751 ft Elevation 229 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
‘Afrīn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation751 ft (229 m)
Area1,486.5 sq mi (3,850.0 km²)
Population Density25/sq mi
Coordinates36.5119°N, 36.8695°E
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.8"
45% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.94"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

407 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 3, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.8 80 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 75 km
Jun 27, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M6.3 145 km
Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 85 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 80 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 87 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 56 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 92 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 100 km
Jul 25, 2023 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey M5.5 144 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 110 km
Jul 4, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M5.4 144 km
Feb 6, 2023 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey M5.3 84 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 75 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 82 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 103 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey M5.1 62 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 90 km
Oct 31, 2001 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.1 105 km
Jul 22, 2012 4 km SE of And?r?n, Turkey M5.0 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2023 GULF OF ISKENDERUN Earthquake 0.3 m 56,697 74 km
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake - 1,800 69 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake - - 77 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 46°F (8°C) 3.3 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
June 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 83°F (28°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.1 in
December 46°F (8°C) 3.9 in

‘Afrīn has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 43°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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