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Al ‘Arīmah, Syria

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1,729 ft Elevation 527 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Al ‘Arīmah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 335 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.7 inches. The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days335 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,729 ft (527 m)
Area256.4 sq mi (664.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates36.4730°N, 37.7211°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.7"
59% below US avg
Snowfall 3.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.50"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

228 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.5 on Oct 19, 2024.

Feb 6, 2023 Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.8 105 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 109 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 105 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 142 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 109 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 144 km
Feb 6, 2023 Central Turkey M5.3 145 km
Feb 6, 2023 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey M5.3 103 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 104 km
Apr 24, 2018 3 km ENE of Samsat, Turkey M5.2 143 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey M5.1 116 km
Sep 7, 2024 28 km SW of Pazarcık, Turkey M5.0 110 km
Sep 19, 2012 26 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey M4.9 108 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey M4.9 113 km
Feb 6, 2023 Central Turkey M4.8 119 km
Feb 6, 2023 23 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey M4.8 112 km
Mar 5, 2023 7 km SW of Dörtyol, Turkey M4.8 142 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Nurda??, Turkey M4.8 113 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km SE of Ça?layancerit, Turkey M4.8 133 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey M4.7 113 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 98 km
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake 1,800 140 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 148 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.5 in Coldest, Wettest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in
March 51°F (11°C) 1.5 in
April 60°F (15°C) 1.3 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
July 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in
September 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
October 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.3 in

Al ‘Arīmah has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 43°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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