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Şalkhad, Syria
Full City Profile
9,155
Population
44/sq mi density
4,537 ft
Elevation
1,383 meters
60°F
Avg Temperature
16°C
Şalkhad enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 318 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 60.2°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,537 ft (1,383 m) |
| Area | 206.8 sq mi (535.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.4920°N, 36.7111°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 | 127 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 142 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 127 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 130 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (84 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 84 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 0.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in |
Şalkhad has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 40°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 10.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and June the driest (0.0").