Afşin, Turkey
Full City Profile
39,613
Population
82/sq mi density
4,009 ft
Elevation
1,222 meters
50°F
Avg Temperature
10°C
Afşin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.1 inches. The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,009 ft (1,222 m) |
| Area | 484.4 sq mi (1,254.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 82/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2477°N, 36.9140°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (132 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 132 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
Afşin has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 28°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and August the driest (0.2").