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Weather & Climate in Ash Shaykh Badr, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ash Shaykh Badr enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°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 1,637 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 64.9°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,637 ft (499 m) |
| Area | 37.3 sq mi (96.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.9917°N, 36.0835°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
135 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 | 130 km | 16 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.5 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M5.2 | 86 km | 7 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.2 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.1 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria | M5.0 | 66 km | 27 km |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey | M5.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey | M4.9 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.8 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.8 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 10 km NW of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.7 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria | M4.7 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2023 | 7 km W of Anayazi, Turkey | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2020 | 51 km W of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.7 | 118 km | 13 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 3 km S of Büyük Dalyan, Turkey | M4.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M4.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1996 | 34 km NNW of Latakia, Syria | M4.6 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2020 | 43 km NNW of Latakia, Syria | M4.6 | 109 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 | 135 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 6.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 51°F (10°C) | 6.3 in | |
| March | 56°F (13°C) | 5.3 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.7 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 | 71°F (22°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 7.6 in | Wettest |
Ash Shaykh Badr has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 50°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.6") and July the driest (0.0").