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Darkūsh, Syria

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5,295 Population 76/sq mi density
358 ft Elevation 109 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Darkūsh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 13.0 inches. The area receives 0.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation358 ft (109 m)
Area69.4 sq mi (179.7 km²)
Population Density76/sq mi
Coordinates35.9918°N, 36.3936°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 13.0"
66% below US avg
Snowfall 0.4"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.60"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

290 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 M7.8 148 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 140 km
Jun 27, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M6.3 138 km
Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 38 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 147 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 49 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 114 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 140 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 45 km
Jul 4, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M5.4 137 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 142 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 48 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 57 km
Aug 12, 2024 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M5.2 112 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 51 km
Oct 31, 2001 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.1 142 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey M5.1 117 km
Jan 3, 1994 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey M5.0 123 km
Mar 29, 2006 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria M5.0 120 km
Jun 17, 2009 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey M5.0 34 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 56,697 143 km
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake 1,800 29 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 35 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 4.6 in
March 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
April 63°F (17°C) 2.5 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.4 in
June 78°F (25°C) 0.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in
October 70°F (21°C) 2.0 in
November 58°F (14°C) 2.9 in
December 49°F (9°C) 5.6 in Wettest

Darkūsh has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.2").

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