Qamishli (or Kamishli) is a city of 185,000 inhabitants, located in north-eastern Syria, in the governorate of al-Hasaka, at 450 meters (1,475 feet) above sea level and at 37 degrees north latitude. Across the border with Turkey is the city of Nusaybin.
is scarce, since it amounts to 360 millimeters (14 inches) per year, however, from December to April it is moderate. In summer, on the other hand, it almost never rains.
, from December to February, is quite mild, with an average January temperature of around 7.5 °C (45.5 °F). There are sunny periods, however, there are also periods of bad weather, with wind, rain and thunderstorms.
occurs at least once a year, and can occasionally be heavy.
During these cold spells, the temperature usually drops a few degrees below freezing. In recent decades, the coldest record is -11.3 °C (11.7 °F), set in January 2008.
, from June to mid-September, is torrid and sunny. The average temperature in July is to 32.5 °C (90.5 °F). Fortunately, however, humidity is low.
, the temperature can reach or exceed 45 °C (113 °F). The heat record is 48.5 °C (119.3 °F), set in July 2011. In August 2023, the average maximum was 42.6 °C (108.7 °F).
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a quite mild month. The average temperature is of
7.3 °C, with a minimum of
3.3 °C and a maximum of
11.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-3 °C. However, it dropped to
-11.3 °C in January 2008.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
16.5 °C. However, it reached
22 °C in January 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
66 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 48% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is of
10.9 kph.
February is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
8.6 °C, with a minimum of
4.1 °C and a maximum of
13.1 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-2.5 °C. However, it dropped to
-9.5 °C in February 1993.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
19.5 °C. However, it reached
25 °C in February 2016.
Precipitation amounts to
59 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 62%.
The average wind speed is of
11.9 kph.
March is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
12.2 °C, with a minimum of
7.1 °C and a maximum of
17.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
1 °C. However, it dropped to
-3 °C in March 2012.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
24 °C. However, it reached
32 °C in March 2008.
Precipitation amounts to
55.2 mm, distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 55% of the time.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is of
11.6 kph.
April is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of
16.9 °C, with a minimum of
10.9 °C and a maximum of
22.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
4 °C. However, it dropped to
-0.4 °C in April 1997.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
29.5 °C. However, it reached
37 °C in April 2008.
Precipitation amounts to
46.7 mm, distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 55%.
The average wind speed is of
10.6 kph.
May is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
23 °C, with a minimum of
15.9 °C and a maximum of
30 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
8.5 °C. However, it dropped to
5.5 °C in May 1992.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37.5 °C. However, it reached
40 °C in May 2006.
Precipitation amounts to
22.4 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 10 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 66% of the time.
The average humidity is 37%.
The average wind speed is of
11.8 kph.
June is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
29.2 °C, with a minimum of
21.3 °C and a maximum of
37 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14.5 °C. However, it dropped to
10 °C in June 2020.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
42 °C. However, it reached
46 °C in June 2002.
Precipitation amounts to only
2.5 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 40 minutes. So the days are long. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 11.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 23%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
12.9 kph.
July, the hottest month of the year, is generally a scorchingly hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
32.6 °C, with a minimum of
24.5 °C and a maximum of
40.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19 °C. However, it dropped to
16.5 °C in July 1991.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
44.5 °C. However, it reached
48.5 °C in July 2011.
Precipitation amounts to only
0.5 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 14 hours and 25 minutes. So the days are long.
There are on average 11.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 80% of the time.
The average humidity is 20%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
11.7 kph.
August is generally a scorchingly hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
32.2 °C, with a minimum of
24.1 °C and a maximum of
40.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
19.5 °C. However, it dropped to
15.8 °C in August 2000.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
44 °C. However, it reached
47 °C in August 2019.
Precipitation amounts to only
0.2 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 11.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 84% of the time.
The average humidity is 22%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
9.7 kph.
September is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of
27.7 °C, with a minimum of
20.1 °C and a maximum of
35.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14.5 °C. However, it dropped to
9.8 °C in September 2009.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
40.5 °C. However, it reached
43 °C in September 2007.
Precipitation amounts to only
1.3 mm, distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 10.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 84% of the time.
The average humidity is 25%. Hence, the air is normally dry.
The average wind speed is of
10.1 kph.
October is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of
22.1 °C, with a minimum of
15.8 °C and a maximum of
28.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
10 °C. However, it dropped to
3.7 °C in October 2003.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35.5 °C. However, it reached
39.6 °C in October 1996.
Precipitation amounts to
18.8 mm, distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 36%.
The average wind speed is of
9.6 kph.
November is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
14.4 °C, with a minimum of
9.1 °C and a maximum of
19.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
3 °C. However, it dropped to
-2.6 °C in November 2001.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
26.5 °C. However, it reached
29.5 °C in November 1992.
Precipitation amounts to
36.8 mm, distributed over 4 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 6.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is of
9.4 kph.
December is generally a mild month. The average temperature is of
9.1 °C, with a minimum of
5 °C and a maximum of
13.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
-1 °C. However, it dropped to
-4.5 °C in December 2002.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
19.5 °C. However, it reached
27.5 °C in December 2010.
Precipitation amounts to
59.9 mm, distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 9 hours and 40 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 50% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is of
11.3 kph.