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Arsuz, Turkey

Full City Profile

109,550 Population 351/sq mi density
20 ft Elevation 6 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Arsuz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

49°F Jan (10°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average65.3°F
21% above US avg
January Average49°F (10°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area311.7 sq mi (807.3 km²)
Population Density351/sq mi
Coordinates36.4131°N, 35.8903°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.7"
4% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.38"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.39"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

396 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 3, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.8 135 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 124 km
Jun 27, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M6.3 73 km
Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 31 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 134 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 19 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 96 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 96 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 29 km
Jul 25, 2023 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey M5.5 130 km
Jul 4, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M5.4 72 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 109 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 18 km
Feb 6, 2023 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey M5.3 141 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 128 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 28 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 20 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey M5.1 95 km
Oct 31, 2001 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.1 96 km
Jun 17, 2009 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey M5.0 42 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 56,697 132 km
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake 1,800 37 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 30 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (10°C) 5.8 in Coldest
February 51°F (10°C) 4.9 in
March 56°F (13°C) 4.4 in
April 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
May 69°F (20°C) 2.1 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.9 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
September 78°F (25°C) 1.2 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
November 60°F (16°C) 4.0 in
December 52°F (11°C) 6.4 in Wettest

Arsuz has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 49°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (0.4").

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