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Weather & Climate in Al Qamşīyah, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Al Qamşīyah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 332 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 48.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,880 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 65.5°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,880 ft (573 m) |
| Area | 81.9 sq mi (212.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0336°N, 36.0146°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
142 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 | 125 km | 16 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.3 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M5.2 | 92 km | 7 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.2 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria | M5.0 | 59 km | 27 km |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey | M5.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey | M4.9 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.8 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.8 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 10 km NW of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2020 | 51 km W of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.7 | 111 km | 13 km |
| May 7, 2023 | 0 km SSE of Serinyol, Turkey | M4.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria | M4.7 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2023 | 7 km W of Anayazi, Turkey | M4.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 3 km S of Büyük Dalyan, Turkey | M4.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1996 | 34 km NNW of Latakia, Syria | M4.6 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 11 km SE of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.6 | 90 km | 10 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 | 131 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 130 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 6.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 6.2 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 53°F (11°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
Al Qamşīyah has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 50°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.7") and July the driest (0.0").