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Weather & Climate in Shaykh al Ḩadīd, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shaykh al Ḩadīd enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 333 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 20.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,050 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.3°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,050 ft (320 m) |
| Area | 112.1 sq mi (290.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5007°N, 36.5995°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
423 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M6.3 | 123 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M6.3 | 64 km | 16 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.7 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 89 km | 5 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.5 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey | M5.5 | 133 km | 13 km |
| Apr 10, 1991 | 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.4 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M5.4 | 121 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.3 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 82 km | 11 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey | M5.3 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.2 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey | M5.1 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 2001 | 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.1 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.1 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey | M5.0 | 88 km | 26 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 | 84 km |
| 1872 | SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) | Earthquake | — | 1,800 | 49 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 56 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 4.7 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 49°F (9°C) | 4.7 in |
Shaykh al Ḩadīd has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 48°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.7") and July the driest (0.1").