Başīr, Syria
Full City Profile
1,442
Population
7/sq mi density
2,070 ft
Elevation
631 meters
63°F
Avg Temperature
17°C
Başīr enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,070 ft (631 m) |
| Area | 204.3 sq mi (529.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.0627°N, 36.2323°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 8.0 m (26 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1759 | AKKO | Earthquake | 8.0 m | 2,000 | 69 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 6,000 | 69 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | - | - | 137 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 30,000 | 53 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | - | 70,000 | 115 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | - | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (150 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 150 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 47°F (9°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 2.2 in |
Başīr has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.6") and June the driest (0.0").