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Weather & Climate in Bāniyās, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bāniyās enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 276 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 33.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 102 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 66.8°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 276 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 102 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 81.9 sq mi (212.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 477/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.1819°N, 35.9487°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
147 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 | 109 km | 16 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.7 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.5 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M5.2 | 97 km | 7 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey | M5.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria | M5.0 | 48 km | 27 km |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey | M4.9 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.8 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.8 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2023 | 7 km W of Anayazi, Turkey | M4.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2020 | 51 km W of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.7 | 94 km | 13 km |
| May 7, 2023 | 0 km SSE of Serinyol, Turkey | M4.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 10 km NW of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.7 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria | M4.7 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1996 | 34 km NNW of Latakia, Syria | M4.6 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 11 km SE of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.6 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 3 km S of Büyük Dalyan, Turkey | M4.6 | 122 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 | 116 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 59°F (15°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 7.5 in | Wettest |
Bāniyās has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 52°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 33.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.5") and August the driest (0.0").