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Sinjār, Syria

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1,329 ft Elevation 405 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Sinjār enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 332 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

44°F Jan (7°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average65.1°F
21% above US avg
January Average44°F (7°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days332 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,329 ft (405 m)
Area147.1 sq mi (381.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates35.5901°N, 37.0047°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 10.3"
73% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.10"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

152 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 M6.3 109 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 120 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 115 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 119 km
Aug 12, 2024 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M5.2 52 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 127 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 121 km
Jun 17, 2009 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey M5.0 102 km
Mar 29, 2006 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria M5.0 148 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey M4.9 128 km
Feb 23, 2023 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey M4.9 97 km
Feb 16, 2023 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.8 116 km
Aug 16, 2024 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M4.8 59 km
Mar 1, 2023 7 km W of Anayazi, Turkey M4.7 114 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km ENE of Denizciler, Turkey M4.7 138 km
May 7, 2023 0 km SSE of Serinyol, Turkey M4.7 111 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey M4.7 129 km
Apr 3, 2020 51 km W of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.7 142 km
Feb 7, 2023 10 km NW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.7 101 km
Feb 7, 2023 9 km WSW of Uzunba?, Turkey M4.6 111 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 99 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 44°F (7°C) 3.1 in Coldest, Wettest
February 47°F (9°C) 2.5 in
March 54°F (12°C) 2.1 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.4 in
May 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in
June 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
July 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 84°F (29°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in
October 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
November 57°F (14°C) 1.6 in
December 47°F (8°C) 2.7 in

Sinjār has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 44°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.0").

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