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Kahramanmaraş, Turkey

Full City Profile

384,953 Population 330/sq mi density
1,850 ft Elevation 564 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Kahramanmaraş enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 289 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.6°F
9% above US avg
January Average38°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days289 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,850 ft (564 m)
Area1,164.9 sq mi (3,017.0 km²)
Population Density330/sq mi
Coordinates37.5847°N, 36.9264°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.8"
32% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.57"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

704 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.4 on Jun 24, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.8 41 km
Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 53 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 44 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 114 km
Feb 6, 2023 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey M6.0 64 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 91 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 133 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 41 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 133 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 69 km
Jul 25, 2023 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey M5.5 86 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 74 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 74 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 52 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 67 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 76 km
Feb 6, 2023 eastern Turkey M5.4 129 km
Feb 6, 2023 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey M5.3 40 km
Feb 6, 2023 Central Turkey M5.3 89 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 45 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 48 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (167 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 167 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (3°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.6 in
March 47°F (8°C) 3.4 in
April 56°F (13°C) 2.6 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.2 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.8 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
December 42°F (5°C) 4.6 in Wettest

Kahramanmaraş has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.2").

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