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Jisr ash Shughūr, Syria

Full City Profile

39,311 Population 312/sq mi density
535 ft Elevation 163 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Jisr ash Shughūr enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average62.5°F
16% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days271 days/yr

Geography

Elevation535 ft (163 m)
Area126.1 sq mi (326.7 km²)
Population Density312/sq mi
Coordinates35.8142°N, 36.3198°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.6"
6% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.76"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

253 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 47 km
Jun 27, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M6.3 149 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 59 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 135 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 52 km
Jul 4, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M5.4 148 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 59 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 62 km
Aug 12, 2024 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M5.2 100 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 59 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey M5.1 138 km
Jan 3, 1994 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey M5.0 139 km
Jun 17, 2009 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey M5.0 37 km
Mar 29, 2006 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria M5.0 102 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey M4.9 96 km
Feb 10, 1994 6 km S of Ceyhan, Turkey M4.9 136 km
Feb 23, 2023 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey M4.9 34 km
Jul 29, 2015 35 km W of Karata?, Turkey M4.9 146 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Nurda??, Turkey M4.8 148 km
Feb 16, 2023 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.8 49 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 44 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 47 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 6.4 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 5.9 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.3 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
August 80°F (27°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
September 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.1 in
December 47°F (8°C) 7.8 in Wettest

Jisr ash Shughūr has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.8") and August the driest (0.1").

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