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Al Qadmūs, Syria

Full City Profile

5,551 Population 28/sq mi density
2,979 ft Elevation 908 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Al Qadmūs enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 332 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average63.0°F
17% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,979 ft (908 m)
Area200.2 sq mi (518.4 km²)
Population Density28/sq mi
Coordinates35.0986°N, 36.1598°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.90"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

139 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 3, 2025.

Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 119 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 129 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 120 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 132 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 124 km
Aug 12, 2024 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M5.2 78 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 129 km
Mar 29, 2006 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria M5.0 69 km
Jun 17, 2009 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey M5.0 106 km
Feb 23, 2023 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey M4.9 107 km
Aug 16, 2024 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M4.8 80 km
Feb 16, 2023 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.8 102 km
Feb 7, 2023 10 km NW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.7 98 km
Feb 6, 2023 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria M4.7 77 km
May 7, 2023 0 km SSE of Serinyol, Turkey M4.7 140 km
Mar 1, 2023 7 km W of Anayazi, Turkey M4.7 134 km
Apr 3, 2020 51 km W of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.7 111 km
Feb 6, 2023 3 km S of Büyük Dalyan, Turkey M4.6 129 km
Apr 15, 2020 43 km NNW of Latakia, Syria M4.6 103 km
Feb 6, 2023 11 km SE of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.6 82 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake 1,800 123 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 6.6 in
February 48°F (9°C) 6.6 in Coldest
March 53°F (12°C) 5.6 in
April 61°F (16°C) 2.9 in
May 69°F (20°C) 1.4 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
July 77°F (25°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in
October 69°F (20°C) 2.1 in
November 58°F (14°C) 4.1 in
December 49°F (9°C) 7.9 in Wettest

Al Qadmūs has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 48°F in February to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 37.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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