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Shīn, Syria

Homs · Syria

Shīn is a small town in Homs, Syria with a population of 0. Elevation: 2,595 ft (791 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,595 ft Elevation 791 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
14.8 in Annual Rain
Asia / Damascus Timezone

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About Shīn

Shin is the twenty-first and penultimate letter of the Semitic abjads, including Phoenician šīn 𐤔, Hebrew šīn ש‎, Aramaic šīn 𐡔, Syriac šīn ܫ, and Arabic sīn س‎.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain14.8 in/yr
Sunny Days324/yr
Elevation2,595 ft (791 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation2,595 ft (791 m)
Coordinates34.7786°, 36.4237°
TimezoneAsia/Damascus
Country🇸🇾 Syria
State / ProvinceHoms
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation14.8 inches (376 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.7 inches (2 cm)

About Shīn

Shīn is a small town in Syria (Homs) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 2,595 feet (791 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 46°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 14.8 inches. The timezone is Asia/Damascus.

Shīn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 324 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 14.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,595 feet.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average64.2°F
19% above Syria avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,595 ft (791 m)
Area15.7 sq mi (40.8 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates34.7786°N, 36.4237°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 14.8"
61% below Syria avg
Snowfall 0.7"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.50"
Driest Month (Jun) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

84 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.2. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 10, 2025.

Aug 12, 2024 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M5.2 66 km
Jun 17, 2009 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey M5.0 146 km
Mar 29, 2006 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria M5.0 105 km
Feb 23, 2023 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey M4.9 145 km
Oct 18, 1991 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria M4.9 124 km
Feb 16, 2023 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.8 144 km
Aug 16, 2024 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M4.8 64 km
Feb 7, 2023 10 km NW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.7 138 km
Feb 6, 2023 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria M4.7 109 km
Mar 26, 1997 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon M4.7 146 km
Apr 15, 2020 43 km NNW of Latakia, Syria M4.6 146 km
Jun 5, 1996 34 km NNW of Latakia, Syria M4.6 135 km
Feb 6, 2023 11 km SE of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.6 120 km
Feb 6, 2023 39 km WNW of Latakia, Syria M4.5 133 km
Feb 6, 2023 28 km WNW of Latakia, Syria M4.5 128 km
Apr 15, 2020 40 km NNW of Latakia, Syria M4.5 142 km
Aug 13, 2024 14 km N of As Salamīyah, Syria M4.5 71 km
Feb 26, 2023 9 km SW of B?y?k?at, Turkey M4.5 147 km
Aug 14, 1991 16 km SW of Uzunba?, Turkey M4.4 150 km
Sep 1, 2014 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria M4.4 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1202 SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA Eruption + Earthquake - 30,000 147 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 4.8 in
March 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in
April 62°F (17°C) 2.1 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.1 in
July 80°F (26°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
October 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in
November 58°F (14°C) 3.0 in
December 49°F (10°C) 5.5 in Wettest

Shīn has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Shīn

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
مدرسة المتعارض - - - -
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Museums in Shīn

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
حديقة الأنسة رضية
كنيسة مار ضومط
متحف الحيوانات والفراشات

Libraries in Shīn

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
مكتبة احمد0.0
مكتبة احمد0.0
مكتبة ومطبعة الأفق0.0
مكتبة ومطبعة الأفق0.0

Restaurants in Shīn

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rabet Al Qsyer

Castles in Shīn

1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

قلعة الطوبان

Ski Resorts Near Shīn

1 ski resorts within range.

Resort Slopes (km) Lifts Peak (m) Price Season Night Park
The Cedars Ski Resort 0.0 - - $0 - - -

Airports Near Shīn

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Al Qusayr Air Base-Medium Airport
Latakia International AirportLTKMedium Airport
Rene Mouawad Air BaseKYEMedium Airport
Wujah Al Hajar Air Base-Medium Airport
Al Futasiyah-Small Airport
Hamah Air Base-Small Airport
Shayrat Air Base-Small Airport
Zboud Airstrip-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Shīn

12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
مقام السلطان أحمد الديلمي
مقام الشيخ بدر حمدان
مقام الشيخ جمعة
مقام الشيخ خضر دعيتير
مقام الشيخ خليل النميلي
مقام الشيخ سليمان الخطيب بدران
مقام الشيخ سليمان ناصر
مقام الشيخ عيسى موسى
مقام الشيخ محمد البوردي
مقام الشيخ مصطفى الضهر
مقام الشيخ يعقوب الحسن
مقام المغاربة

Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Damascus
Elevation
800 m (2,625 ft)

🇸🇾 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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What is the weather like in Shīn?

Shīn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 46°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 324 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 14.8 inches.

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