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Salqīn, Syria

Full City Profile

31,608 Population 456/sq mi density
860 ft Elevation 262 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Salqīn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 283 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 29.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average65.4°F
21% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days283 days/yr

Geography

Elevation860 ft (262 m)
Area69.4 sq mi (179.7 km²)
Population Density456/sq mi
Coordinates36.1387°N, 36.4524°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 29.5"
23% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.51"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

340 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 M7.8 131 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 123 km
Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 39 km
Jun 27, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M6.3 131 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 130 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 47 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 97 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 47 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 124 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 137 km
Jul 4, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M5.4 130 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 125 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 44 km
Feb 6, 2023 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey M5.3 136 km
Aug 12, 2024 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M5.2 124 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 59 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 49 km
Oct 31, 2001 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.1 127 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey M5.1 100 km
Jan 3, 1994 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey M5.0 110 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 56,697 126 km
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake 1,800 24 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 32 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 49°F (9°C) 4.6 in
March 55°F (13°C) 3.9 in
April 64°F (18°C) 2.5 in
May 71°F (22°C) 1.4 in
June 78°F (25°C) 0.5 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 83°F (29°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 0.6 in
October 70°F (21°C) 2.0 in
November 58°F (14°C) 2.8 in
December 49°F (9°C) 5.5 in Wettest

Salqīn has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (0.2").

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