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Weather & Climate in Burj Islām, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Burj Islām enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 273 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 34.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 246 feet.
Temperature
52°F Jan (11°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 66.3°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 52°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 273 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 246 ft (75 m) |
| Area | 74.3 sq mi (192.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 404/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.6740°N, 35.8026°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
230 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 | 58 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 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.5 | 55 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 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.2 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M5.2 | 126 km | 7 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.1 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria | M5.0 | 58 km | 27 km |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey | M5.0 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey | M5.0 | 148 km | 26 km |
| Jul 29, 2015 | 35 km W of Karata?, Turkey | M4.9 | 124 km | 30 km |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey | M4.9 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 1994 | 6 km S of Ceyhan, Turkey | M4.9 | 144 km | 17 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey | M4.9 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.8 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2023 | 7 km SW of Dörtyol, Turkey | M4.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.8 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Jun 28, 1998 | 12 km E of Adana, Turkey | M4.7 | 147 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 | 69 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 64 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 52°F (11°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| March | 58°F (14°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
Burj Islām has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 52°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.8") and July the driest (0.1").