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Akbez, Turkey

Full City Profile

10,228 Population 41/sq mi density
2,047 ft Elevation 624 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Akbez enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 281 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average61.4°F
14% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days281 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,047 ft (624 m)
Area247.3 sq mi (640.5 km²)
Population Density41/sq mi
Coordinates36.8555°N, 36.5179°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.3"
20% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.63"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

624 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 24, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.8 60 km
Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 142 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 50 km
Jun 27, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M6.3 108 km
Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 89 km
Feb 6, 2023 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey M6.0 134 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 84 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 59 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 21 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 147 km
Jul 25, 2023 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey M5.5 95 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 51 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 93 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 141 km
Jul 4, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M5.4 107 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 62 km
Mar 23, 2023 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey M5.3 129 km
Feb 6, 2023 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey M5.3 67 km
Feb 7, 2023 Central Turkey M5.3 120 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 80 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 58 km
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake 1,800 78 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 44°F (6°C) 4.7 in
March 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.8 in
May 67°F (20°C) 1.7 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 76°F (24°C) 0.4 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.0 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.6 in Wettest

Akbez has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 41°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.1").

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