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Weather & Climate in Kuwayris Sharqī, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kuwayris Sharqī enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 339 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 10.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,168 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 63.5°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 339 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,168 ft (356 m) |
| Area | 2.2 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1669°N, 37.5382°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
203 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M6.3 | 136 km | 16 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey | M5.3 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 124 km | 11 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M5.2 | 126 km | 7 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.1 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey | M5.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2024 | 28 km SW of Pazarcık, Turkey | M5.0 | 134 km | 4 km |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey | M5.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Sep 19, 2012 | 26 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey | M4.9 | 133 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey | M4.9 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey | M4.9 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2023 | 7 km SW of Dörtyol, Turkey | M4.8 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.8 | 131 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 | 120 km |
| 1872 | SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) | Earthquake | — | 1,800 | 120 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 129 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.2 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 0.9 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in |
Kuwayris Sharqī has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 45°F in February to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 11.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.0").