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Weather & Climate in Shaţḩah, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shaţḩah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 272 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 35.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 679 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 62.1°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 272 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Area | 84.6 sq mi (219.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 96/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5051°N, 36.2438°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
173 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 | 76 km | 16 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.7 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.5 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.3 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M5.2 | 82 km | 7 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.2 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.1 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey | M5.0 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria | M5.0 | 79 km | 27 km |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey | M4.9 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey | M4.9 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 2023 | 7 km SW of Dörtyol, Turkey | M4.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.8 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.8 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2023 | 7 km W of Anayazi, Turkey | M4.7 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria | M4.7 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km ENE of Denizciler, Turkey | M4.7 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 10 km NW of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.7 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2020 | 51 km W of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.7 | 83 km | 13 km |
| May 7, 2023 | 0 km SSE of Serinyol, Turkey | M4.7 | 95 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 | 77 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 78 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 5.9 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 7.7 in | Wettest |
Shaţḩah has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 44°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.7") and August the driest (0.1").