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Aktepe, Turkey

Full City Profile

8,838 Population 36/sq mi density
928 ft Elevation 283 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Aktepe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 333 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average59.5°F
10% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days333 days/yr

Geography

Elevation928 ft (283 m)
Area247.3 sq mi (640.5 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates36.7016°N, 36.4854°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.3"
47% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

538 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 75 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 65 km
Jun 27, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M6.3 107 km
Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 73 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 74 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 69 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 37 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 78 km
Jul 25, 2023 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey M5.5 109 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 65 km
Jul 4, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M5.4 105 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 77 km
Mar 23, 2023 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey M5.3 146 km
Feb 6, 2023 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey M5.3 81 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 65 km
Feb 7, 2023 Central Turkey M5.3 138 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 68 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 85 km
Feb 6, 2023 6 km SW of G?ksun, Turkey M5.2 142 km
Oct 31, 2001 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.1 68 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 72 km
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake 1,800 61 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 66 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 5.2 in
February 42°F (6°C) 4.6 in Coldest
March 49°F (9°C) 4.1 in
April 57°F (14°C) 2.9 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.9 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.6 in
October 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
November 52°F (11°C) 3.0 in
December 44°F (6°C) 5.5 in Wettest

Aktepe has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in February to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (0.1").

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