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‘Ayn al ‘Arab, Syria

Full City Profile

50,000 Population 18,519/sq mi density
1,686 ft Elevation 514 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
‘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. Annual precipitation totals 15.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 88°F Jul (31°C)
Annual Average64.3°F
19% above US 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 US 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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