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Weather & Climate in Al Jānūdīyah, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Jānūdīyah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 330 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 13.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,699 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,699 ft (518 m) |
| Area | 126.1 sq mi (326.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8847°N, 36.2911°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
271 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Feb 20, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M6.3 | 39 km | 16 km |
| Jun 27, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M6.3 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.7 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.5 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M5.4 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.3 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.2 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M5.2 | 107 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey | M5.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.1 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey | M5.0 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey | M5.0 | 131 km | 26 km |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria | M5.0 | 105 km | 27 km |
| Feb 10, 1994 | 6 km S of Ceyhan, Turkey | M4.9 | 128 km | 17 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey | M4.9 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2015 | 35 km W of Karata?, Turkey | M4.9 | 140 km | 30 km |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey | M4.9 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.8 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Nurda??, Turkey | M4.8 | 141 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1872 | SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) | Earthquake | — | 1,800 | 36 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 39 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 5.8 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
Al Jānūdīyah has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.5") and August the driest (0.2").