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Shaţḩah, Syria

Hama · Syria

Shaţḩah is a small city in Hama, Syria with a population of 8,076. Elevation: 679 ft (207 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

8,076 Population 96/sq mi density
679 ft Elevation 207 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
35.6 in Annual Rain
Asia / Damascus Timezone

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About Shaţḩah

Shathah is a town in northwestern Syria, administratively part of the Hama Governorate, located northwest of Hama. Nearby localities include Slinfah to the northwest, Nabl al-Khatib and Farikah to the north, al-Huwash to the northeast, Huwayjat al-Sallah to the southeast, Inab to the south and Ayn al-Tineh to the west.

People

Population8,076
Density96/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain35.6 in/yr
Sunny Days272/yr
Elevation679 ft (207 m)
Population8,076
Population Density96 / sq mi
Elevation679 ft (207 m)
Coordinates35.5051°, 36.2438°
TimezoneAsia/Damascus
Country🇸🇾 Syria
State / ProvinceHama
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation35.6 inches (903 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Shaţḩah

Shaţḩah is a small city in Syria (Hama) with a population of 8,076. The city sits at an elevation of 679 feet (207 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 44°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.6 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.

Shaţḩah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 272 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 35.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 679 feet.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above Syria avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days272 days/yr

Geography

Elevation679 ft (207 m)
Area84.6 sq mi (219.0 km²)
Population Density96/sq mi
Coordinates35.5051°N, 36.2438°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 35.6"
6% below Syria avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.72"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

173 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 3, 2025.

Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 76 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 87 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 78 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 88 km
Aug 12, 2024 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M5.2 82 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 85 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 87 km
Jun 17, 2009 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey M5.0 64 km
Mar 29, 2006 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria M5.0 79 km
Feb 23, 2023 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey M4.9 63 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey M4.9 131 km
Mar 5, 2023 7 km SW of Dörtyol, Turkey M4.8 143 km
Aug 16, 2024 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M4.8 87 km
Feb 16, 2023 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.8 65 km
Mar 1, 2023 7 km W of Anayazi, Turkey M4.7 90 km
Feb 6, 2023 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria M4.7 93 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km ENE of Denizciler, Turkey M4.7 134 km
Feb 7, 2023 10 km NW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.7 57 km
Apr 3, 2020 51 km W of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.7 83 km
May 7, 2023 0 km SSE of Serinyol, Turkey M4.7 95 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake - 1,800 77 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake - - 78 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 6.3 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 5.9 in
March 52°F (11°C) 5.2 in
April 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in
May 67°F (20°C) 1.4 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
July 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
August 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.0 in
December 47°F (8°C) 7.7 in Wettest

Shaţḩah has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.7") and August the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Shaţḩah

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
ثانوية شطحة - - - -
مدرسة قبر فضة - - - -
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Museums in Shaţḩah

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
The waterwheels of Al-Asharna

Clinics in Shaţḩah

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dr.Ghadeer Ebrahim

Stadiums & Teams in Shaţḩah

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Airports Near Shaţḩah

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Latakia International AirportLTKMedium Airport
Al Futasiyah-Small Airport
Hamah Air Base-Small Airport
Murshid Sarhan Agricultural Airport-Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Damascus

🇸🇾 About Syria

Capital Damascus
Population 16,906,283
Area 185,180 km²
GDP (USD) $23,622,827,080
GDP per capita $1,052
HDI 0.577
Life expectancy 72.1 years
Internet users 34.7%
Urban population 72.2%
Currency SYP (Pound)
Languages Arabic
Calling code +963
TLD .sy
Driving side right

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shaţḩah

What is the population of Shaţḩah?

Shaţḩah has a population of 8,076 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 96 people per square mile, spread across 84.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Shaţḩah?

Shaţḩah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 44°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 272 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.6 inches.

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