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Büyükçat, Turkey

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1,481 Population 7/sq mi density
144 ft Elevation 44 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Büyükçat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 264 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

46°F Jan (8°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average63.5°F
18% above US avg
January Average46°F (8°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation144 ft (44 m)
Area205.0 sq mi (531.0 km²)
Population Density7/sq mi
Coordinates36.1150°N, 36.0774°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.6"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.72"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

320 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 M7.8 149 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 140 km
Jun 27, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M6.3 109 km
Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 7 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 148 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 19 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 112 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 14 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 125 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 139 km
Jul 4, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M5.4 108 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 19 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 143 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 26 km
Aug 12, 2024 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M5.2 139 km
Oct 31, 2001 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.1 126 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey M5.1 113 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 20 km
Jan 3, 1994 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey M5.0 101 km
Mar 29, 2006 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria M5.0 113 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 56,697 145 km
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake 1,800 15 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 10 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 46°F (8°C) 6.7 in Coldest
February 48°F (9°C) 5.9 in
March 54°F (12°C) 5.1 in
April 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.7 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
August 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 1.0 in
October 69°F (20°C) 2.8 in
November 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
December 49°F (9°C) 7.7 in Wettest

Büyükçat has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 46°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.7") and August the driest (0.3").

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