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Weather & Climate in Shīn, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shīn enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 324 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 14.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,595 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
80°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 64.2°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 324 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,595 ft (791 m) |
| Area | 15.7 sq mi (40.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.7786°N, 36.4237°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
84 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.2.
| Aug 12, 2024 | 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M5.2 | 66 km | 7 km |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey | M5.0 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria | M5.0 | 105 km | 27 km |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey | M4.9 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 1991 | 12 km SSE of Jayr?d, Syria | M4.9 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.8 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 10 km NW of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 57 km W of B?niy?s, Syria | M4.7 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 26, 1997 | 12 km SW of Baabda, Lebanon | M4.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2020 | 43 km NNW of Latakia, Syria | M4.6 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1996 | 34 km NNW of Latakia, Syria | M4.6 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 11 km SE of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 39 km WNW of Latakia, Syria | M4.5 | 133 km | 11 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 28 km WNW of Latakia, Syria | M4.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2020 | 40 km NNW of Latakia, Syria | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Aug 13, 2024 | 14 km N of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.5 | 71 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 2023 | 9 km SW of B?y?k?at, Turkey | M4.5 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Aug 14, 1991 | 16 km SW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M4.4 | 150 km | 41 km |
| Sep 1, 2014 | 7 km NE of Az Zabad?n?, Syria | M4.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1202 | SOUTHWESTERN SYRIA | Eruption + Earthquake | - | 30,000 | 147 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 49°F (10°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
Shīn has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 46°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (0.0").