Köksalan, Turkey

Full City Profile

1,088 Population 124/sq mi density
2,936 ft Elevation 895 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Köksalan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

36°F Jan (2°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average58.3°F
8% above US avg
January Average36°F (2°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation2,936 ft (895 m)
Area8.8 sq mi (22.7 km²)
Population Density124/sq mi
Coordinates37.2783°N, 37.2391°E
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.9"
40% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.09"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

717 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 21 km
Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 82 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 32 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 113 km
Feb 6, 2023 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey M6.0 108 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 97 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 136 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 22 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 112 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 59 km
Jul 25, 2023 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey M5.5 119 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 92 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 69 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 91 km
Feb 6, 2023 eastern Turkey M5.4 131 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 80 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 82 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 27 km
Feb 6, 2023 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey M5.3 14 km
Feb 6, 2023 Central Turkey M5.3 81 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 22 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 36°F (2°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.3 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.2 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.4 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
November 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
December 40°F (4°C) 4.1 in Wettest

Köksalan has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.1").

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