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‘Ayn al ‘Arab, Syria

Aleppo · Syria

‘Ayn al ‘Arab is a mid-size city in Aleppo, Syria with a population of 50,000. Elevation: 1,686 ft (514 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

50,000 Population 18,519/sq mi density
1,686 ft Elevation 514 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
15.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Damascus Timezone

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About ‘Ayn al ‘Arab

‘Ayn al ‘Arab

Kobanî, also Kobane, Ayn al-Arab, is a Kurdish-majority city in the Ayn al-Arab District in northern Syria, lying immediately south of the Syria–Turkey border.

People

Population50,000
Density18,519/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain15.0 in/yr
Sunny Days309/yr
Elevation1,686 ft (514 m)
Population50,000
Population Density18,519 / sq mi
Elevation1,686 ft (514 m)
Coordinates36.8910°, 38.3535°
TimezoneAsia/Damascus
Country🇸🇾 Syria
State / ProvinceAleppo
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Annual Precipitation15.0 inches (382 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About ‘Ayn al ‘Arab

‘Ayn al ‘Arab is a mid-size city in Syria (Aleppo) with a population of 50,000. The city sits at an elevation of 1,686 feet (514 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 88°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 15.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.

Climate in ‘Ayn al ‘Arab

‘Ayn al ‘Arab has an average annual temperature of 17.9°C (64°F). The hottest month is Jul (32.1°C), the coldest is Jan (4°C). Average annual precipitation is 447 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 4°C / 39°F -5.4° / 14.5° 87.1
Feb 5.9°C / 43°F -4.2° / 17.7° 46.1
Mar 9.4°C / 49°F -1.6° / 22.3° 99.1
Apr 15.5°C / 60°F 2.9° / 28.6° 45.3
May 20.9°C / 70°F 7.9° / 35.4° 18.8
Jun 27.5°C / 82°F 14.5° / 41.1° 3.6
Jul 32.1°C / 90°F 19.9° / 43.2° 0.4
Aug 32°C / 90°F 20.8° / 44.3° 2.1
Sep 27.5°C / 81°F 15.1° / 40.2° 3.9
Oct 21.2°C / 70°F 10.2° / 33.7° 9.4
Nov 12.6°C / 55°F 1.5° / 25.8° 54.1
Dec 6.7°C / 44°F -2.4° / 17.3° 77.7
‘Ayn al ‘Arab enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 309 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,686 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above Syria avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average88°F (31°C)
Sunny Days309 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,686 ft (514 m)
Area2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²)
Population Density18,519/sq mi
Coordinates36.8910°N, 38.3535°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.0"
60% below Syria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.72"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

345 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 16, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.8 125 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 134 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 129 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 135 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 126 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 149 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 81 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 112 km
Feb 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.4 137 km
Feb 6, 2023 eastern Turkey M5.4 145 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 132 km
Feb 6, 2023 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.3 138 km
Apr 9, 2022 9 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.3 139 km
Feb 6, 2023 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey M5.3 119 km
Feb 6, 2023 Central Turkey M5.3 105 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 127 km
Feb 7, 2023 4 km WSW of Sincik, Turkey M5.3 127 km
Apr 24, 2018 3 km ENE of Samsat, Turkey M5.2 80 km
Feb 27, 2023 9 km SSE of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.2 147 km
Feb 8, 2023 3 km N of Nurhak, Turkey M5.1 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 56,697 120 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.2 in
March 51°F (11°C) 2.1 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.5 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.0 in
June 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in
July 88°F (31°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 87°F (31°C) 0.0 in
September 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
October 67°F (20°C) 1.0 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.7 in Wettest

‘Ayn al ‘Arab has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 42°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in ‘Ayn al ‘Arab

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
School of Industry
Al Jalaa School
Rural School
Noor Institute
Arslan Tash - Secondary For Girls
Islamic School
Maysaloun Primary School
Secondary Kobani
Dibistana Resh
Al Jalaa School
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Museums in ‘Ayn al ‘Arab

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ain arab Museum

Hotels in ‘Ayn al ‘Arab

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nan u Dan Hotel
فندق كوباني

Restaurants in ‘Ayn al ‘Arab

7 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Abo Bashar
Classic Caffe
Furat
Kendy
Meshwar
Restaurant Ronahi
Yergene

Cafes in ‘Ayn al ‘Arab

5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe
Caffe
Don Cafe
Don Caffe
Hi Caffe

Clinics in ‘Ayn al ‘Arab

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Red Crescent
SY #4875386221

Bus Stations in ‘Ayn al ‘Arab

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SY #713278515

Gas Stations in ‘Ayn al ‘Arab

5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petrol station
SY #3121795664
SY #3121802447
SY #5136189321
SY #5602579522

Gyms in ‘Ayn al ‘Arab

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

SY #5418569337

Airports Near ‘Ayn al ‘Arab

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Şanlıurfa GAP AirportGNYLarge Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in ‘Ayn al ‘Arab

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Mizgefta Seydan
Mosque
Mosque
مسجد الشريعة

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Damascus
Elevation
520 m (1,706 ft)
Area
7.0 km² (2.7 mi²)
Founded
1915
Postal Code
C1946
Twinned With
Municipio VIII

Things to See Near ‘Ayn al ‘Arab

5 places within 15 km

⚱️ Archaeological Sites (3)
  • • Günebakan Höyüğü
  • • Tilantar Höyüğü
  • • Yatırtepe Höyük
⛰️ Peaks (2)
  • • Güllücedağı Tepe
  • • Tell Ghazal

🇸🇾 About Syria

Capital Damascus
Population 16,906,283
Area 185,180 km²
GDP (USD) $23,622,827,080
GDP per capita $1,052
HDI 0.577
Life expectancy 72.1 years
Internet users 34.7%
Urban population 72.2%
Currency SYP (Pound)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +963
TLD .sy
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About ‘Ayn al ‘Arab

What is the population of ‘Ayn al ‘Arab?

‘Ayn al ‘Arab has a population of 50,000 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 18,519 people per square mile, spread across 2.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in ‘Ayn al ‘Arab?

‘Ayn al ‘Arab enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 88°F in July. The area receives 309 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 15.0 inches.

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