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‘Afrīn Weather in August

‘Afrīn in August

The short of it: ‘Afrīn in August averages a high of 37 °C (98 °F) and a low of 24 °C (76 °F), with 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain and about 13 h 32 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are April and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 37° · low 24° · rain 2.0 mm · daylight 13 h 32 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: April & November

Thirty years of records give ‘Afrīn an average August high of 37°, a low of 24° and some 2.0 mm of rain. No month in ‘Afrīn runs warmer: highs about 37°. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 13 h 32 min in mid-August, 53 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates August 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are April and November.

Against its neighbours, ‘Afrīn runs about middling and about as wet in August. I‘zāz, 18 km to the ENE, sees much the same highs.

August in ‘Afrīn, by the numbers

Warmth rank
1st warmest of 12
Rain rank
11th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 2.0 mm more rain
Versus September
3° warmer
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
13 h 32 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
I‘zāzAleppo18 km ENE37°22°2.0 mm
NublAleppo18 km SE36°23°1.0 mm
Tall Rif‘atAleppo21 km ESE37°23°1.0 mm
JindayrisAleppo21 km SW36°25°3.0 mm
KilisKilis32 km NE36°21°4.0 mm
Ad DānāIdlib34 km SSW36°24°1.0 mm
ReyhanlıHatay38 km SW35°26°3.0 mm
ArdıçlıHatay40 km NW36°24°8.0 mm

The Almanac · ‘Afrīn Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
August
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No month in ‘Afrīn runs warmer: highs about 37°. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Climate of ‘Afrīn by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January13°4°101 mm6 km/h9 h 55 min✦✦
February15°5°82 mm7 km/h10 h 48 min✦✦
March20°8°53 mm8 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
April25°12°37 mm8 km/h13 h 5 min✦✦✦✦✦
May30°17°27 mm9 km/h14 h 6 min✦✦✦✦
June34°21°5.0 mm11 km/h14 h 38 min✦✦✦
July36°24°0.0 mm12 km/h14 h 25 min✦✦✦
August37°24°2.0 mm10 km/h13 h 32 min✦✦✦
September34°21°10 mm9 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦
October29°16°31 mm5 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
November21°9°49 mm5 km/h10 h 10 min✦✦✦✦
December15°6°104 mm6 km/h9 h 41 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about ‘Afrīn in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in ‘Afrīn in August?

Days average 37 °C (98 °F) and nights 24 °C (76 °F), with about 2.0 mm (0.08 in) of rain over the month. No month in ‘Afrīn runs warmer: highs about 37°. Rain is scarce, about 2.0 mm, the 11th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit ‘Afrīn?

The Almanac gives August 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are April and November.

How long are the days in ‘Afrīn in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 13 h 32 min. The days are shortening — from 9 h 41 min in December to 14 h 38 min in June.

Does it snow in ‘Afrīn in August?

Hardly — August nights average 24 °C (76 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for ‘Afrīn in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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