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Weather & Climate in Jisr ash Shughūr, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Jisr ash Shughūr enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 271 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 35.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 535 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.5°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Area | 126.1 sq mi (326.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 312/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.8142°N, 36.3198°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
253 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 | 47 km | 16 km |
| Jun 27, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M6.3 | 149 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.7 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.5 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M5.4 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.3 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.2 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M5.2 | 100 km | 7 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.1 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey | M5.1 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey | M5.0 | 139 km | 26 km |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey | M5.0 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria | M5.0 | 102 km | 27 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey | M4.9 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 1994 | 6 km S of Ceyhan, Turkey | M4.9 | 136 km | 17 km |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey | M4.9 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2015 | 35 km W of Karata?, Turkey | M4.9 | 146 km | 30 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Nurda??, Turkey | M4.8 | 148 km | 12 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.8 | 49 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 | 44 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 47 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
Jisr ash Shughūr has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 44°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.8") and August the driest (0.1").