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Weather & Climate in Iḩsim, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Iḩsim enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 334 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 12.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,500 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 334 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,500 ft (762 m) |
| Area | 105.4 sq mi (273.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.7208°N, 36.5563°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
190 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 | 69 km | 16 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.7 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.5 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.3 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.2 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M5.2 | 79 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey | M5.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.1 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey | M5.0 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria | M5.0 | 115 km | 27 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey | M4.9 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey | M4.9 | 56 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.8 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2023 | 7 km SW of Dörtyol, Turkey | M4.8 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.8 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2020 | 51 km W of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.7 | 99 km | 13 km |
| Mar 1, 2023 | 7 km W of Anayazi, Turkey | M4.7 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria | M4.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2014 | 16 km NW of Denizciler, Turkey | M4.7 | 121 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 | 62 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 67 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 56°F (14°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.9 in |
Iḩsim has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 46°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.0").