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Weather & Climate in Taftanāz, Syria
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Taftanāz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 84°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 10.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,079 feet.
Temperature
46°F Jan (8°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 65.2°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 46°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 336 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,079 ft (329 m) |
| Area | 42.6 sq mi (110.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 201/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.9983°N, 36.7858°W |
| Timezone | Asia/Damascus |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
273 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M6.3 | 71 km | 16 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.7 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.5 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 147 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 133 km | 11 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey | M5.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.3 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M5.2 | 100 km | 7 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.2 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey | M5.1 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.1 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Sep 7, 2024 | 28 km SW of Pazarcık, Turkey | M5.0 | 148 km | 4 km |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria | M5.0 | 148 km | 27 km |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey | M5.0 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey | M5.0 | 140 km | 26 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey | M4.9 | 79 km | 10 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 | 132 km |
| 1872 | SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) | Earthquake | — | 1,800 | 57 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 66 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 46°F (8°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 47°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 47°F (8°C) | 3.1 in |
Taftanāz has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 46°F in January to 85°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.0").