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Shaykh Miskīn, Syria
Daraa · Syria
Shaykh Miskīn is a small city in Daraa, Syria with a population of 25,920. Elevation: 1,739 ft (530 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).
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About Shaykh Miskīn
Ash-Shaykh Miskin is a city in southern Syria, administratively part of the Daraa Governorate, located north of Daraa. Nearby localities include Ibta' and Da'el to the south, Khirbet al-Ghazaleh to the southeast, Izraa to the northeast, Nawa to the northwest and ash-Shaykh Saad to the west. According to the Syria Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), ash-Shaykh Miskin had a population of 24,057 in the 2004 census. It is the administrative center of a nahiyah ("subdistrict") consisting of six localities with a combined population of 34,370 in the 2004 census. Its inhabitants are predominantly Sunni Muslims.
People
Climate
| Population | 25,920 |
| Population Density | 236 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,739 ft (530 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.8267°, 36.1605° |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
| Country | 🇸🇾 Syria |
| State / Province | Daraa |
| Average Temperature | 64°F (18°C) |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 13.2 inches (334 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Shaykh Miskīn
Shaykh Miskīn is a small city in Syria (Daraa) with a population of 25,920. The city sits at an elevation of 1,739 feet (530 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 13.2 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.
Climate in Shaykh Miskīn
Shaykh Miskīn has an average annual temperature of 19°C (66°F). The hottest month is Jul (28.6°C), the coldest is Jan (8.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 272 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above Syria avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 312 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,739 ft (530 m) |
| Area | 109.6 sq mi (284.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 236/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.8267°N, 36.1605°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
7 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 | 65 km |
| 2004 | DEAD SEA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 140 km |
| 1837 | ISRAEL and SYRIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | 6,000 | 65 km |
| 1546 | GAZA - JAFFA | Earthquake | — | — | 111 km |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | — | 30,000 | 76 km |
| 1033 | AKKO | Earthquake | — | 70,000 | 110 km |
| 746 | SYRIAN and EGYPTIAN COASTS | Earthquake | — | — | 111 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Harrat Ash Shamah (144 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Harrat Ash Shamah | Volcanic field | 1,100 m (3,609 ft) | 1850 | 144 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 2.6 in |
Shaykh Miskīn has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 48°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 13.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.0") and June the driest (0.0").
Museums in Shaykh Miskīn
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daraa National Museum |
Libraries in Shaykh Miskīn
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| المركز الثقافي | 0.0 | |||||
| المركز الثقافي | 0.0 | |||||
| مكتبة الفارابي | 0.0 |
Gas Stations in Shaykh Miskīn
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Shaykh Miskīn
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Damascus International Airport | DAM | Large Airport |
| Khalkhalah Air Base | — | Medium Airport |
| Rosh Pina Airport | RPN | Medium Airport |
| As Suwayda West Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Dalton Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Dimas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Emergency Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Fiq Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| Jabbour Airfield | — | Small Airport |
| King Hussein Air College | OMF | Small Airport |
| Kiryat Shmona Airport | KSW | Small Airport |
| Marj Ruhayyil Air Base | — | Small Airport |
| Mezzeh Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tel Qulib | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Shaykh Miskīn?
Shaykh Miskīn has a population of 25,920 residents and is located in Syria. The population density is 236 people per square mile, spread across 109.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Shaykh Miskīn?
Shaykh Miskīn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 312 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 13.2 inches.