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Birecik, Turkey

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44,284 Population 145/sq mi density
1,152 ft Elevation 351 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Birecik enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 16.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 87°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average63.6°F
18% above US avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average87°F (30°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,152 ft (351 m)
Area305.0 sq mi (790.0 km²)
Population Density145/sq mi
Coordinates37.0258°N, 37.9784°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 16.3"
57% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.03"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

476 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 16, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.8 88 km
Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 129 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 98 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 112 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 112 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 90 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 137 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 115 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 77 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 85 km
Feb 6, 2023 eastern Turkey M5.4 131 km
Feb 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.4 133 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 105 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 128 km
Feb 6, 2023 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey M5.3 83 km
Feb 6, 2023 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.3 113 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 92 km
Feb 6, 2023 Central Turkey M5.3 83 km
Feb 7, 2023 4 km WSW of Sincik, Turkey M5.3 122 km
Apr 9, 2022 9 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.3 135 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

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 85 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 45°F (7°C) 2.4 in
March 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
April 60°F (16°C) 1.6 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
June 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in
July 87°F (30°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 86°F (30°C) 0.1 in
September 78°F (25°C) 0.1 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.1 in
November 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
December 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in Wettest

Birecik has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 42°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.1").

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