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Ma‘arratmişrīn, Syria

Full City Profile

32,163 Population 303/sq mi density
1,112 ft Elevation 339 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Ma‘arratmişrīn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.3°F
21% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,112 ft (339 m)
Area106.3 sq mi (275.4 km²)
Population Density303/sq mi
Coordinates36.0115°N, 36.6718°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 18.7"
51% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.62"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

289 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 M7.8 138 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 132 km
Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 61 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 138 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 70 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 109 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 143 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 68 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 67 km
Feb 6, 2023 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey M5.3 143 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 133 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 81 km
Aug 12, 2024 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M5.2 104 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey M5.1 113 km
Oct 31, 2001 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.1 146 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 72 km
Jun 17, 2009 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey M5.0 59 km
Sep 7, 2024 28 km SW of Pazarcık, Turkey M5.0 149 km
Mar 29, 2006 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria M5.0 141 km
Jan 3, 1994 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey M5.0 133 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 56,697 133 km
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake 1,800 47 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 56 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 3.6 in Coldest, Wettest
February 48°F (9°C) 3.0 in
March 54°F (12°C) 2.5 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.9 in
June 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
July 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 80°F (26°C) 0.2 in
October 70°F (21°C) 1.2 in
November 57°F (14°C) 2.1 in
December 47°F (9°C) 3.3 in

Ma‘arratmişrīn has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 45°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 18.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.6") and July the driest (0.0").

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