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Weather & Climate in Latakia, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Latakia enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 95 feet.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 66.7°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 95 ft (29 m) |
| Area | 22.4 sq mi (58.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 31,666/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5313°N, 35.7909°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
191 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 | 73 km | 16 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.7 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.5 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.3 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M5.2 | 120 km | 7 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.2 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.1 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria | M5.0 | 45 km | 27 km |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey | M5.0 | 61 km | 10 km |
| Jul 29, 2015 | 35 km W of Karata?, Turkey | M4.9 | 136 km | 30 km |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey | M4.9 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey | M4.9 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2023 | 7 km SW of Dörtyol, Turkey | M4.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.8 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.8 | 124 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 2023 | 0 km SSE of Serinyol, Turkey | M4.7 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey | M4.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2020 | 51 km W of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.7 | 53 km | 13 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 10 km NW of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.7 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria | M4.7 | 61 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 | 83 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 79 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 58°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
Latakia has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 53°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.9") and July the driest (0.1").