Khān Shaykhūn, Syria
Idlib · Syria
Khān Shaykhūn is a mid-size city in Idlib, Syria with a population of 55,843. Elevation: 1,234 ft (376 m). Average temperature: 66°F (19°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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About Khān Shaykhūn
Khan Shaykhun is a town in the Maarrat al-Nu'man District, within the southern Idlib Governorate of northwestern Syria.
People
Climate
| Population | 55,843 |
| Population Density | 561 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,234 ft (376 m) |
| Coordinates | 35.4421°, 36.6510° |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
| Country | 🇸🇾 Syria |
| State / Province | Idlib |
| Average Temperature | 66°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 17.3 inches (440 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Khān Shaykhūn
Khān Shaykhūn is a mid-size city in Syria (Idlib) with a population of 55,843. The city sits at an elevation of 1,234 feet (376 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 66°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 17.3 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.
Climate in Khān Shaykhūn
Khān Shaykhūn has an average annual temperature of 18.7°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jul (29.6°C), the coldest is Jan (7.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 393 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above Syria avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,234 ft (376 m) |
| Area | 99.6 sq mi (257.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 561/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4421°N, 36.6510°E |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1872 | SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) | Earthquake | - | 1,800 | 94 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 98 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 3.5 in |
Khān Shaykhūn has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 46°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.0").
Schools in Khān Shaykhūn
2 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| مدرسة الشهيد عدنان المالكي | - | - | - | - |
| ثانوية احمد اليوسف للبنات | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Khān Shaykhūn
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aldawwar Alshaarqi | ||||
| Taybet Alimam Museum | ||||
| The big pitch |
Libraries in Khān Shaykhūn
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| مكتبة اهواز | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Khān Shaykhūn
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| سوق الفستق | |||||
| سوق الهال |
Clinics in Khān Shaykhūn
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Khān Shaykhūn
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Khān Shaykhūn
6 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aleppo International Airport | ALP | Large Airport |
| Abu ad Duhur Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Latakia International Airport | LTK | Medium Airport |
| Al Futasiyah | - | Small Airport |
| Hamah Air Base | - | Small Airport |
| Murshid Sarhan Agricultural Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Khān Shaykhūn
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| مسجد التكية الآثري | |
| مسجد الحمزة | |
| مسجد الروضة | |
| مسجد خالد بن الوليد |
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What is the population of Khān Shaykhūn?
Khān Shaykhūn has a population of 55,843 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 561 people per square mile, spread across 99.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Khān Shaykhūn?
Khān Shaykhūn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 17.3 inches.
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