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As Safīrah, Syria

Full City Profile

63,708 Population 248/sq mi density
1,106 ft Elevation 337 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
As Safīrah 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. The area gets 317 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.8°F
18% above US avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days317 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,106 ft (337 m)
Area257.4 sq mi (666.6 km²)
Population Density248/sq mi
Coordinates36.0770°N, 37.3725°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.6"
72% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.05"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

211 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 M7.8 132 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 131 km
Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 121 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 129 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 132 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 119 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 129 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 125 km
Feb 6, 2023 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey M5.3 133 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 128 km
Aug 12, 2024 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M5.2 111 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 142 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 132 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey M5.1 126 km
Sep 7, 2024 28 km SW of Pazarcık, Turkey M5.0 140 km
Jun 17, 2009 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey M5.0 122 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey M4.9 103 km
Feb 23, 2023 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey M4.9 115 km
Sep 19, 2012 26 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey M4.9 139 km
Feb 16, 2023 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.8 141 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 56,697 125 km
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake 1,800 106 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 2.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 46°F (8°C) 1.8 in
March 53°F (12°C) 1.3 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
June 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in
September 77°F (25°C) 0.1 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in
November 55°F (13°C) 0.8 in
December 46°F (8°C) 1.9 in

As Safīrah has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 43°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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