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Weather & Climate in Kassab, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kassab enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 328 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 30.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,293 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 63.1°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 328 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,293 ft (699 m) |
| Area | 74.3 sq mi (192.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9264°N, 35.9897°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
275 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 | 26 km | 16 km |
| Jun 27, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M6.3 | 122 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.7 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.5 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Jul 4, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M5.4 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.3 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.2 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M5.2 | 129 km | 7 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.1 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 2001 | 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey | M5.1 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey | M5.0 | 120 km | 26 km |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey | M5.0 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria | M5.0 | 91 km | 27 km |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey | M4.9 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Feb 10, 1994 | 6 km S of Ceyhan, Turkey | M4.9 | 117 km | 17 km |
| Jul 29, 2015 | 35 km W of Karata?, Turkey | M4.9 | 115 km | 30 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey | M4.9 | 93 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 | 36 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 32 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 6.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 6.1 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 8.1 in | Wettest |
Kassab has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 45°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (8.1") and August the driest (0.2").