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Weather & Climate in Qabbāsīn, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Qabbāsīn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 318 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 10.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,066 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 318 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,066 ft (325 m) |
| Area | 1,648.8 sq mi (4,270.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3077°N, 38.1560°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
72 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 144 km | 11 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey | M5.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2018 | 3 km ENE of Samsat, Turkey | M5.2 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2024 | 28 km SW of Pazarcık, Turkey | M5.0 | 148 km | 4 km |
| Sep 19, 2012 | 26 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey | M4.9 | 146 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 23 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey | M4.8 | 150 km | 11 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 18 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km NNE of Musabeyli, Turkey | M4.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2005 | 67 km SSE of Ar Raqqah, Syria | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Central Turkey | M4.6 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 25 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey | M4.6 | 143 km | 14 km |
| Feb 11, 2023 | 19 km N of Musabeyli, Turkey | M4.6 | 136 km | 5 km |
| Nov 13, 2012 | 29 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey | M4.5 | 142 km | 13 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 8 km SE of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2012 | 21 km NE of Musabeyli, Turkey | M4.5 | 121 km | 9 km |
| Mar 1, 2023 | 31 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M4.4 | 144 km | 9 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 138 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (20°C) | 0.6 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 1.7 in |
Qabbāsīn has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 44°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 10.0 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.1") and July the driest (0.0").