Jāsim, Syria
Full City Profile
31,683
Population
828/sq mi density
2,165 ft
Elevation
660 meters
64°F
Avg Temperature
18°C
Jāsim enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 63.6°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,165 ft (660 m) |
| Area | 38.3 sq mi (99.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 828/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.9913°N, 36.0609°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 | 52 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | 6,000 | 52 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | - | - | 122 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 30,000 | 57 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | - | 70,000 | 99 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | - | - | 122 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (160 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 160 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 3.0 in |
Jāsim has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 46°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.4") and June the driest (0.0").