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Weather & Climate in Darkūsh, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Darkūsh enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 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 13.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 358 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.1°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 358 ft (109 m) |
| Area | 69.4 sq mi (179.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 76/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9918°N, 36.3936°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
290 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M6.3 | 138 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M6.3 | 38 km | 16 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.7 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.5 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M5.4 | 137 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 142 km | 11 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.3 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.2 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M5.2 | 112 km | 7 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.1 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 2001 | 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey | M5.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey | M5.0 | 123 km | 26 km |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria | M5.0 | 120 km | 27 km |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey | M5.0 | 34 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2023 | GULF OF ISKENDERUN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 56,697 | 143 km |
| 1872 | SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) | Earthquake | - | 1,800 | 29 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 35 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
Darkūsh has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 45°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.2").