Ḩimmīn, Syria

Full City Profile

2,222 Population 60/sq mi density
1,161 ft Elevation 354 meters
66°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Ḩimmīn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 1.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average65.9°F
22% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)

Geography

Elevation1,161 ft (354 m)
Area37.3 sq mi (96.7 km²)
Population Density60/sq mi
Coordinates34.9004°N, 36.0401°E
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 48.6"
28% above US avg
Snowfall 1.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.30"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

121 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 10, 2025.

Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 140 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 140 km
Aug 12, 2024 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M5.2 92 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 144 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 149 km
Jun 17, 2009 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey M5.0 128 km
Mar 29, 2006 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria M5.0 68 km
Feb 23, 2023 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey M4.9 129 km
Aug 16, 2024 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M4.8 92 km
Feb 16, 2023 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.8 121 km
Mar 26, 1997 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.7 140 km
Apr 3, 2020 51 km W of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.7 126 km
Feb 7, 2023 10 km NW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.7 119 km
Feb 6, 2023 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria M4.7 72 km
Feb 6, 2023 11 km SE of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.6 104 km
Feb 7, 2023 9 km WSW of Uzunba?, Turkey M4.6 133 km
Jun 5, 1996 34 km NNW of Latakia, Syria M4.6 108 km
Apr 15, 2020 43 km NNW of Latakia, Syria M4.6 117 km
Feb 7, 2023 Central Turkey M4.5 134 km
Feb 6, 2023 23 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M4.5 136 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 - 1,800 145 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake - - 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 6.6 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 6.1 in
March 57°F (14°C) 5.1 in
April 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.1 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
October 72°F (22°C) 2.5 in
November 62°F (17°C) 4.4 in
December 53°F (12°C) 7.3 in Wettest

Ḩimmīn has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 50°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.3") and July the driest (0.0").

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