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Weather & Climate in Kafr Şaghīr, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kafr Şaghīr 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 314 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 11.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,522 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 63.2°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,522 ft (464 m) |
| Area | 73.4 sq mi (190.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 43/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.2926°N, 37.2559°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
290 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M6.3 | 111 km | 16 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.5 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 141 km | 5 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 102 km | 11 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey | M5.3 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.2 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M5.2 | 132 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey | M5.1 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 2001 | 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.1 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2024 | 28 km SW of Pazarcık, Turkey | M5.0 | 115 km | 4 km |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey | M5.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey | M5.0 | 149 km | 26 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey | M4.9 | 80 km | 10 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 | 99 km |
| 1872 | SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) | Earthquake | — | 1,800 | 95 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 104 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 71°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.8 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in |
Kafr Şaghīr has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 42°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.0").