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Weather & Climate in Al Qāmishlī, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Qāmishlī enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 90°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,490 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
90°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 65.9°F |
| 22% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 90°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,490 ft (454 m) |
| Area | 254.2 sq mi (658.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 197/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0522°N, 41.2314°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
19 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 101 km | 5 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 98 km | 9 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 46 km SE of Al ?asakah, Syria | M4.9 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2003 | 8 km NW of ?enoba, Turkey | M4.8 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 8 km WSW of Zaxo, Iraq | M4.8 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Dec 9, 1997 | 18 km NW of Dihok, Iraq | M4.7 | 141 km | 33 km |
| Feb 2, 1991 | 5 km NNW of Çardakl?, Turkey | M4.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jan 30, 1991 | Turkey-Syria-Iraq border region | M4.7 | 123 km | 17 km |
| May 29, 2011 | 8 km SSE of Balveren, Turkey | M4.5 | 126 km | 11 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 24 km SE of Al ?asakah, Syria | M4.4 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Jan 18, 2002 | 3 km WSW of Ba?l?ca, Turkey | M4.4 | 140 km | 33 km |
| Oct 4, 2003 | 43 km W of Tallkayf, Iraq | M4.4 | 139 km | 35 km |
| Mar 5, 1990 | 10 km SE of Kocaköy, Turkey | M4.4 | 141 km | 33 km |
| May 29, 2005 | 23 km WSW of Bostanc?, Turkey | M4.3 | 77 km | 23 km |
| Sep 16, 1999 | 41 km SSW of Bostanc?, Turkey | M4.2 | 92 km | 33 km |
| Aug 12, 2019 | 12 km E of Hazro, Turkey | M4.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 7, 1999 | 11 km SSW of Binatl?, Turkey | M3.7 | 78 km | 13 km |
| Jan 17, 2006 | 13 km E of Sason, Turkey | M3.6 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Jan 14, 1996 | 41 km SSE of Alakam??, Turkey | M3.5 | 67 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (199 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nemrut Dagi | Stratovolcano | 2,948 m (9,672 ft) | 1650 | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 90°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 89°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.9 in |
Al Qāmishlī has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 43°F in January to 90°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.0").