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Çelikhan, Turkey

Full City Profile

12,961 Population 57/sq mi density
4,573 ft Elevation 1,394 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Çelikhan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 294 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 23.3 inches. The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.2°F
9% below US 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 US 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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