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Weather & Climate in Al ‘Arīmah, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al ‘Arīmah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 335 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 15.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,729 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
85°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 335 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,729 ft (527 m) |
| Area | 256.4 sq mi (664.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4730°N, 37.7211°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
228 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 145 km | 17 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey | M5.3 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 104 km | 11 km |
| Apr 24, 2018 | 3 km ENE of Samsat, Turkey | M5.2 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey | M5.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2024 | 28 km SW of Pazarcık, Turkey | M5.0 | 110 km | 4 km |
| Sep 19, 2012 | 26 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey | M4.9 | 108 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey | M4.9 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Central Turkey | M4.8 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 23 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey | M4.8 | 112 km | 11 km |
| Mar 5, 2023 | 7 km SW of Dörtyol, Turkey | M4.8 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Nurda??, Turkey | M4.8 | 113 km | 12 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km SE of Ça?layancerit, Turkey | M4.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey | M4.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 98 km |
| 1872 | SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) | Earthquake | — | 1,800 | 140 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in |
Al ‘Arīmah has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 43°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.0").