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Kafr Shams, Syria
Full City Profile
12,435
Population
61/sq mi density
2,349 ft
Elevation
716 meters
63°F
Avg Temperature
17°C
Kafr Shams enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 309 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,349 ft (716 m) |
| Area | 204.3 sq mi (529.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 61/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.1181°N, 36.1063°W |
| 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 | 58 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 58 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 44 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 104 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (163 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 163 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 3.2 in |
Kafr Shams has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 45°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and June the driest (0.0").