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Nurhak, Turkey

Full City Profile

8,595 Population 22/sq mi density
4,541 ft Elevation 1,384 meters
50°F Avg Temperature 10°C
Nurhak experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.6 inches. The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

27°F Jan (-3°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average49.6°F
8% below US avg
January Average27°F (-3°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,541 ft (1,384 m)
Area396.9 sq mi (1,028.0 km²)
Population Density22/sq mi
Coordinates37.9637°N, 37.4405°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.6"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 8.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.95"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

716 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 90 km
Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 22 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 99 km
Feb 6, 2023 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey M6.0 82 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 126 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 58 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 32 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 91 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 72 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 95 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 127 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 138 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 148 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 135 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 34 km
Jul 25, 2023 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey M5.5 138 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 21 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 20 km
Feb 6, 2023 eastern Turkey M5.4 69 km
Feb 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.4 106 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 95 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (185 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 185 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 27°F (-3°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.3 in
March 38°F (3°C) 2.8 in
April 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
May 56°F (14°C) 2.0 in
June 64°F (18°C) 0.7 in
July 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
August 71°F (22°C) 0.2 in
September 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.6 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.4 in
December 32°F (0°C) 3.0 in Wettest

Nurhak has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 27°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.2").

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