Ḩamāh, Syria

Full City Profile

696,863 Population 24,685/sq mi density
886 ft Elevation 270 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Ḩamāh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 15.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.3°F
21% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation886 ft (270 m)
Area28.2 sq mi (73.1 km²)
Population Density24,685/sq mi
Coordinates35.1318°N, 36.7578°E
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.4"
60% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.19"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

128 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 3, 2025.

Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 132 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 144 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 136 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 145 km
Aug 12, 2024 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M5.2 23 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 145 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 144 km
Jun 17, 2009 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey M5.0 122 km
Mar 29, 2006 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria M5.0 122 km
Feb 23, 2023 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey M4.9 119 km
Aug 16, 2024 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M4.8 26 km
Feb 16, 2023 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.8 127 km
Apr 3, 2020 51 km W of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.7 146 km
May 7, 2023 0 km SSE of Serinyol, Turkey M4.7 144 km
Mar 1, 2023 7 km W of Anayazi, Turkey M4.7 144 km
Feb 6, 2023 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria M4.7 131 km
Feb 7, 2023 10 km NW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.7 116 km
Feb 20, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M4.6 140 km
Feb 6, 2023 3 km S of Büyük Dalyan, Turkey M4.6 135 km
Feb 6, 2023 11 km SE of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.6 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake - 1,800 129 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake - - 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 48°F (9°C) 2.6 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
April 64°F (18°C) 1.4 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in
June 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 83°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
October 71°F (21°C) 0.8 in
November 57°F (14°C) 1.6 in
December 48°F (9°C) 2.8 in

Ḩamāh has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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