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Tall Rif‘at, Syria

Full City Profile

25,658 Population 287/sq mi density
1,594 ft Elevation 486 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Tall Rif‘at enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 307 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 15.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (6°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average63.3°F
17% above US avg
January Average42°F (6°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days307 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,594 ft (486 m)
Area89.4 sq mi (231.6 km²)
Population Density287/sq mi
Coordinates36.4723°N, 37.0947°W
TimezoneAsia/Damascus

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 15.8"
58% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.03"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

363 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 84 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 82 km
Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 102 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 84 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 105 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 69 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 110 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 116 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 126 km
Feb 6, 2023 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey M5.3 87 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 101 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 80 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 121 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 108 km
Oct 31, 2001 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.1 121 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey M5.1 75 km
Sep 7, 2024 28 km SW of Pazarcık, Turkey M5.0 93 km
Jun 17, 2009 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey M5.0 107 km
Jan 3, 1994 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey M5.0 126 km
Jul 22, 2012 4 km SE of And?r?n, Turkey M5.0 135 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 77 km
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake 1,800 86 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 94 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (6°C) 3.0 in Coldest, Wettest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.6 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.0 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
May 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
June 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in Driest
August 83°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
October 68°F (20°C) 1.0 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.5 in
December 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in

Tall Rif‘at has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.0").

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