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Latakia, Syria
Full City Profile
709,000
Population
31,666/sq mi density
95 ft
Elevation
29 meters
67°F
Avg Temperature
19°C
Latakia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 277 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 66.7°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 22.4 sq mi (58.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 31,666/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5313°N, 35.7909°W |
| 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 | 83 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 79 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
Latakia has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 53°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.9") and July the driest (0.1").