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Weather & Climate in Kaff al-Jaa, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kaff al-Jaa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,920 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 59.8°F |
| 11% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 260 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,920 ft (890 m) |
| Area | 200.2 sq mi (518.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.0864°N, 36.2061°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
138 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 | 121 km | 16 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.5 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.3 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M5.2 | 74 km | 7 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.1 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey | M5.0 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria | M5.0 | 73 km | 27 km |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey | M4.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.8 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.8 | 75 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 2023 | 0 km SSE of Serinyol, Turkey | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 10 km NW of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria | M4.7 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2023 | 7 km W of Anayazi, Turkey | M4.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2020 | 51 km W of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.7 | 115 km | 13 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 3 km S of Büyük Dalyan, Turkey | M4.6 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 11 km SE of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.6 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2020 | 43 km NNW of Latakia, Syria | M4.6 | 106 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 | 124 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 6.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 7.5 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 6.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
Kaff al-Jaa has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 42°F in January to 76°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 42.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (9.0") and July the driest (0.1").