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Weather & Climate in I‘zāz, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
I‘zāz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 303 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 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,834 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 303 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,834 ft (559 m) |
| Area | 81.2 sq mi (210.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 815/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5866°N, 37.0463°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
409 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M6.3 | 103 km | 16 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 104 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey | M5.5 | 147 km | 13 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.5 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 1991 | 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.4 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 67 km | 11 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.3 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey | M5.3 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey | M5.1 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.1 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 2001 | 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.1 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey | M5.0 | 117 km | 26 km |
| Jul 22, 2012 | 4 km SE of And?r?n, Turkey | M5.0 | 122 km | 8 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 | 64 km |
| 1872 | SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) | Earthquake | — | 1,800 | 87 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 95 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 3.5 in | Wettest |
I‘zāz has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.0").