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Al Bāb, Syria

Full City Profile

130,745 Population 11,291/sq mi density
1,509 ft Elevation 460 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Al Bāb enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 315 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average63.1°F
17% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days315 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,509 ft (460 m)
Area11.6 sq mi (30.0 km²)
Population Density11,291/sq mi
Coordinates36.3705°N, 37.5157°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.8"
69% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.36"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

246 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 M7.8 105 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 107 km
Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 136 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 106 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 141 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 101 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 144 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 103 km
Feb 6, 2023 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey M5.3 105 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 137 km
Aug 12, 2024 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M5.2 146 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 144 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey M5.1 108 km
Sep 7, 2024 28 km SW of Pazarcık, Turkey M5.0 112 km
Jun 17, 2009 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey M5.0 139 km
Feb 23, 2023 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey M4.9 132 km
Sep 19, 2012 26 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey M4.9 111 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey M4.9 98 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Nurda??, Turkey M4.8 107 km
Mar 5, 2023 7 km SW of Dörtyol, Turkey M4.8 128 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 1,800 119 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 128 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in Coldest, Wettest
February 44°F (7°C) 2.0 in
March 51°F (11°C) 1.4 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.2 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in
June 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
July 84°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 67°F (19°C) 0.7 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.0 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in

Al Bāb has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 42°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.0").

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