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Weather & Climate in Sinjār, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sinjār enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 332 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 10.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,329 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (7°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.1°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 332 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,329 ft (405 m) |
| Area | 147.1 sq mi (381.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.5901°N, 37.0047°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
152 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 | 109 km | 16 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.3 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M5.2 | 52 km | 7 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.1 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey | M5.0 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria | M5.0 | 148 km | 27 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey | M4.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 23, 2023 | 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey | M4.9 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 5 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M4.8 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2023 | 7 km W of Anayazi, Turkey | M4.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km ENE of Denizciler, Turkey | M4.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| May 7, 2023 | 0 km SSE of Serinyol, Turkey | M4.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey | M4.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2020 | 51 km W of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.7 | 142 km | 13 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 10 km NW of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.7 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 9 km WSW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M4.6 | 111 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 | 99 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 47°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 2.7 in |
Sinjār has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 44°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 15.3 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.1") and July the driest (0.0").