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Çelikhan, Turkey

Adıyaman Province · Turkey

Çelikhan is a small city in Adıyaman Province, Turkey with a population of 12,961. Elevation: 4,573 ft (1,394 m). Average temperature: 49°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

12,961 Population 57/sq mi density
4,573 ft Elevation 1,394 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
23.3 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population12,961
Density57/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
Rain23.3 in/yr
Sunny Days294/yr
Elevation4,573 ft (1,394 m)
Population12,961
Population Density57 / sq mi
Elevation4,573 ft (1,394 m)
Coordinates38.0256°, 38.2367°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceAdıyaman Province
Average Temperature49°F (10°C)
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation23.3 inches (591 mm)
Annual Snowfall8.7 inches (22 cm)

About Çelikhan

Çelikhan is a small city in Turkey (Adıyaman Province) with a population of 12,961. The city sits at an elevation of 4,573 feet (1,394 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 25°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.3 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Çelikhan

Çelikhan has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (31.8°C), the coldest is Jan (5.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 710 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.8°C / 42°F 1.8° / 9.7° 164.2
Feb 7.1°C / 45°F 2.9° / 11.3° 89.0
Mar 11.2°C / 52°F 6.3° / 16.1° 84.2
Apr 15.8°C / 60°F 10.1° / 21.5° 54.5
May 21.5°C / 71°F 15.1° / 27.9° 39.4
Jun 27.6°C / 82°F 20.5° / 34.6° 5.3
Jul 31.6°C / 89°F 24.5° / 38.7° 1.0
Aug 31.8°C / 89°F 24.4° / 39.1° 1.5
Sep 26.6°C / 80°F 19.7° / 33.5° 11.3
Oct 20.6°C / 69°F 14.3° / 26.8° 60.1
Nov 12.9°C / 55°F 7.9° / 17.9° 69.4
Dec 7.8°C / 46°F 3.9° / 11.7° 129.8
Çelikhan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,573 feet.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below Turkey avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,573 ft (1,394 m)
Area226.7 sq mi (587.2 km²)
Population Density57/sq mi
Coordinates38.0256°N, 38.2367°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.3"
39% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 8.7"
Wettest Month (Mar) 3.23"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.12"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

619 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.7 on Apr 27, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.8 140 km
Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 91 km
Jan 24, 2020 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M6.7 85 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 59 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 12 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 38 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 141 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 96 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 98 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 25 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 70 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 49 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 81 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 53 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 51 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 91 km
Feb 6, 2023 eastern Turkey M5.4 19 km
Feb 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.4 36 km
Feb 6, 2023 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.3 47 km
Feb 7, 2023 4 km WSW of Sincik, Turkey M5.3 29 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 56,697 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 25°F (-4°C) 2.9 in Coldest
February 28°F (-3°C) 2.6 in
March 36°F (2°C) 3.2 in Wettest
April 47°F (8°C) 3.2 in
May 56°F (13°C) 2.5 in
June 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 65°F (18°C) 0.3 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.8 in
November 41°F (5°C) 2.6 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 3.2 in

Çelikhan has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Çelikhan

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Şehit Şeyho Şişman Anadolu Lisesi - - - -
Fatih Ortaokulu - - - -
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Radio Stations near Çelikhan

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADYO ÇAĞLAR - MP3 128 kbps

Clinics in Çelikhan

3 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Aile Saglıgı Merkezi
Kurucuova Saglık Ocagı
Toplum Saglıgı Merkezi

Gas Stations in Çelikhan

3 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

TR #2808847212
TR #4805089411
TR #4805089420

Airports Near Çelikhan

5 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Şanlıurfa GAP AirportGNYLarge Airport
Adıyaman AirportADFMedium Airport
Malatya Erhaç AirportMLXMedium Airport
Boranköy Air Base-Small Airport
Malatya Tulga Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Çelikhan

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Başpınar Camii
Merkez Camii
Yeni Camii

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Istanbul

🇹🇷 About Turkey

Capital Ankara
Population 82,319,724
Area 780,580 km²
GDP (USD) $1,141,242,864,657
GDP per capita $13,375
HDI 0.838
Life expectancy 77.2 years
Internet users 86.0%
Urban population 89.0%
Currency TRY (Lira)
Languages Turkish
Calling code +90
TLD .tr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Turkey

7 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Yılbaşı
Apr 23 National Independence & Children's Day Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı
May 1 Labour Day İşçi Bayramı
May 19 Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı
Jul 15 Democracy and National Unity Day Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü
Aug 30 Victory Day Zafer Bayramı
Oct 29 Republic Day Cumhuriyet Bayramı

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Frequently Asked Questions About Çelikhan

What is the population of Çelikhan?

Çelikhan has a population of 12,961 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 57 people per square mile, spread across 226.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Çelikhan?

Çelikhan has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 25°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 294 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 23.3 inches, with 8.7 inches of snow.

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