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Weather & Climate in Sulūk, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sulūk enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 336 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 13.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,125 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,125 ft (343 m) |
| Area | 518.7 sq mi (1,343.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.5960°N, 39.1299°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
24 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Nov 20, 1994 | Syria | M5.4 | 145 km | 29 km |
| Apr 24, 2018 | 3 km ENE of Samsat, Turkey | M5.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1993 | 15 km N of Siverek, Turkey | M4.8 | 145 km | 47 km |
| Jan 4, 1996 | 54 km WNW of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| May 24, 2005 | 67 km SSE of Ar Raqqah, Syria | M4.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km E of Yavuzeli, Turkey | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 28, 2016 | 77 km S of Ar Raqqah, Syria | M4.4 | 149 km | 27 km |
| Sep 24, 1999 | 16 km NNE of Bozova, Turkey | M4.3 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2020 | 14 km SE of Samsat, Turkey | M4.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 2001 | 30 km ENE of Siverek, Turkey | M4.1 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Nov 4, 1998 | 18 km NE of Kâhta, Turkey | M4.1 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 19 km W of Samsat, Turkey | M3.9 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2006 | 20 km ESE of Samsat, Turkey | M3.9 | 109 km | 7 km |
| Apr 13, 2003 | 15 km ENE of Manbij, Syria | M3.7 | 90 km | 6 km |
| Jan 7, 2005 | 11 km E of Samsat, Turkey | M3.4 | 118 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 2005 | 16 km NNE of Bozova, Turkey | M3.3 | 109 km | 9 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 16 km WSW of Siverek, Turkey | M3.1 | 122 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 2001 | 11 km SW of Kâhta, Turkey | M3.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2001 | 1 km N of Samsat, Turkey | M3.1 | 125 km | 15 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 87°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
Sulūk has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 44°F in January to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.0").