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Belen, Turkey

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20,113 Population 283/sq mi density
1,808 ft Elevation 551 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Belen enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 273 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 34.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

47°F Jan (8°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.8°F
20% above US avg
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days273 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,808 ft (551 m)
Area71.0 sq mi (184.0 km²)
Population Density283/sq mi
Coordinates36.4887°N, 36.1949°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.8"
8% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 6.06"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

419 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 M7.8 110 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 100 km
Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 39 km
Jun 27, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M6.3 90 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 34 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 109 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 71 km
Jul 25, 2023 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey M5.5 123 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 83 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 43 km
Jul 4, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M5.4 89 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 97 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 30 km
Feb 6, 2023 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey M5.3 116 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 103 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 50 km
Oct 31, 2001 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.1 85 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey M5.1 71 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 37 km
Jan 3, 1994 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey M5.0 65 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 56,697 107 km
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake 1,800 32 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 33 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 47°F (8°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 49°F (10°C) 4.9 in
March 55°F (13°C) 4.5 in
April 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in
May 69°F (21°C) 2.1 in
June 76°F (25°C) 0.8 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.3 in Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.4 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 0.9 in
October 70°F (21°C) 2.7 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
December 50°F (10°C) 6.1 in Wettest

Belen has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 47°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 34.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (6.1") and July the driest (0.3").

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