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Weather & Climate in Mūrak, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Mūrak enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 310 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 14.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,227 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
83°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.3°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,227 ft (374 m) |
| Area | 219.9 sq mi (569.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 65/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.3762°N, 36.6897°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
146 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 | 106 km | 16 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.5 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.3 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M5.2 | 41 km | 7 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.2 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.1 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria | M5.0 | 115 km | 27 km |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey | M5.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey | M4.9 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey | M4.9 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.8 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.8 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2023 | 7 km W of Anayazi, Turkey | M4.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2020 | 51 km W of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.7 | 125 km | 13 km |
| May 7, 2023 | 0 km SSE of Serinyol, Turkey | M4.7 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey | M4.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 10 km NW of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.7 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria | M4.7 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2020 | 43 km NNW of Latakia, Syria | M4.6 | 118 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 | 102 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 71°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 47°F (9°C) | 2.7 in |
Mūrak has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 45°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.0").