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Weather & Climate in Kafr Lāhā, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kafr Lāhā enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 280 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 30.9 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,234 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.8°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 280 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,234 ft (376 m) |
| Area | 15.7 sq mi (40.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,386/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8947°N, 36.4958°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
101 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 | 147 km | 16 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M5.2 | 54 km | 7 km |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey | M5.0 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria | M5.0 | 105 km | 27 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria | M4.9 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey | M4.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.8 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.8 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria | M4.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2020 | 51 km W of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.7 | 148 km | 13 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 10 km NW of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 11 km SE of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.6 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1996 | 34 km NNW of Latakia, Syria | M4.6 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 9 km WSW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M4.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2020 | 43 km NNW of Latakia, Syria | M4.6 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2020 | 40 km NNW of Latakia, Syria | M4.5 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 17 km WSW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 23 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Central Turkey | M4.5 | 145 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 | 148 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 150 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 6.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 47°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 4.5 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 6.3 in | Wettest |
Kafr Lāhā has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 45°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.3") and July the driest (0.0").