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Polateli, Turkey

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2,769 ft Elevation 844 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Polateli enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 329 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average61.1°F
13% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,769 ft (844 m)
Area235.5 sq mi (610.0 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates36.8414°N, 37.1441°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.5"
41% below US avg
Snowfall 14.4"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.90"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

641 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.0 on Apr 16, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.8 44 km
Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 130 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 45 km
Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 125 km
Feb 6, 2023 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey M6.0 146 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 144 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 125 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 45 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 44 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 143 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 132 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 115 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 94 km
Jul 25, 2023 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey M5.5 134 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 100 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 129 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 130 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 41 km
Mar 23, 2023 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey M5.3 145 km
Feb 6, 2023 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.3 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis 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 37 km
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake 1,800 111 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 117 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 3.9 in Coldest, Wettest
February 42°F (6°C) 3.3 in
March 49°F (9°C) 2.9 in
April 58°F (14°C) 2.0 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in
September 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
October 65°F (18°C) 1.3 in
November 52°F (11°C) 2.2 in
December 43°F (6°C) 3.9 in

Polateli has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 41°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.9") and July the driest (0.0").

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