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Kurugöl, Turkey

Full City Profile

656 Population 1/sq mi density
2,894 ft Elevation 882 meters
59°F Avg Temperature 15°C
Kurugöl enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average59.4°F
10% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,894 ft (882 m)
Area542.0 sq mi (1,403.8 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates37.6492°N, 37.7691°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.6"
43% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.86"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

737 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 82 km
Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 64 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 93 km
Jan 24, 2020 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M6.7 143 km
Feb 6, 2023 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey M6.0 119 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 117 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 51 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 42 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 76 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 83 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 127 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 121 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 58 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 13 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 145 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 139 km
Feb 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.4 91 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 63 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 34 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 140 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 84 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 40°F (4°C) 2.9 in
March 47°F (8°C) 2.9 in
April 56°F (14°C) 2.2 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in
September 74°F (24°C) 0.2 in
October 62°F (17°C) 1.5 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.4 in
December 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in Wettest

Kurugöl has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 37°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.1").

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