Iḩsim, Syria

Full City Profile

5,870 Population 56/sq mi density
2,500 ft Elevation 762 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Iḩsim enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.3 inches. The area receives 0.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation2,500 ft (762 m)
Area105.4 sq mi (273.0 km²)
Population Density56/sq mi
Coordinates35.7208°N, 36.5563°E
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 12.3"
68% below US avg
Snowfall 0.1"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.00"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

190 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 69 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 80 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 142 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 74 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 80 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 85 km
Aug 12, 2024 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M5.2 79 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey M5.1 146 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 81 km
Jun 17, 2009 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey M5.0 60 km
Mar 29, 2006 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria M5.0 115 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey M4.9 105 km
Feb 23, 2023 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey M4.9 56 km
Feb 16, 2023 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.8 73 km
Mar 5, 2023 7 km SW of Dörtyol, Turkey M4.8 123 km
Aug 16, 2024 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M4.8 85 km
Apr 3, 2020 51 km W of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.7 99 km
Mar 1, 2023 7 km W of Anayazi, Turkey M4.7 77 km
Feb 6, 2023 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria M4.7 130 km
Feb 14, 2014 16 km NW of Denizciler, Turkey M4.7 121 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 62 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake - - 67 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 4.0 in Coldest, Wettest
February 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
March 54°F (12°C) 2.8 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
May 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in
June 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 83°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
October 70°F (21°C) 1.1 in
November 56°F (14°C) 1.8 in
December 47°F (8°C) 3.9 in

Iḩsim has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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