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Kafr Şaghīr, Syria

Full City Profile

3,130 Population 43/sq mi density
1,522 ft Elevation 464 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Kafr Şaghīr enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,522 ft (464 m)
Area73.4 sq mi (190.0 km²)
Population Density43/sq mi
Coordinates36.2926°N, 37.2559°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 11.9"
69% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 2.20"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

290 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 3, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.8 106 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 105 km
Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 111 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 106 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 117 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 93 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 119 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 141 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 113 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 102 km
Feb 6, 2023 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey M5.3 108 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 132 km
Aug 12, 2024 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M5.2 132 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey M5.1 100 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 120 km
Oct 31, 2001 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.1 146 km
Sep 7, 2024 28 km SW of Pazarcık, Turkey M5.0 115 km
Jun 17, 2009 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey M5.0 114 km
Jan 3, 1994 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey M5.0 149 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey M4.9 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2023 GULF OF ISKENDERUN Earthquake 0.3 m 56,697 99 km
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake 1,800 95 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 104 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 2.2 in Coldest, Wettest
February 45°F (7°C) 1.9 in
March 52°F (11°C) 1.6 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
May 71°F (21°C) 0.7 in
June 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
July 83°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in
September 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in
October 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.1 in
December 45°F (7°C) 2.1 in

Kafr Şaghīr has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.0").

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