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Weather & Climate in Shuyūkh Taḩtānī, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Shuyūkh Taḩtānī enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 327 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 18.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,093 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
87°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,093 ft (333 m) |
| Area | 143.1 sq mi (370.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7506°N, 38.0768°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
294 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 4 km WSW of Sincik, Turkey | M5.3 | 147 km | 13 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 114 km | 17 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 110 km | 11 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey | M5.3 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2018 | 3 km ENE of Samsat, Turkey | M5.2 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey | M5.1 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 3 km N of Nurhak, Turkey | M5.1 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 5 km ESE of Nurhak, Turkey | M5.0 | 142 km | 17 km |
| Sep 7, 2024 | 28 km SW of Pazarcık, Turkey | M5.0 | 109 km | 4 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 19 km NE of Tut, Turkey | M5.0 | 130 km | 10 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 | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.4 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in |
Shuyūkh Taḩtānī has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 44°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.1 inches, with January being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.0").