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Sağkaya, Turkey

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1,017 Population 6/sq mi density
194 ft Elevation 59 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
Sağkaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 340 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average66.7°F
24% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days340 days/yr

Geography

Elevation194 ft (59 m)
Area163.7 sq mi (424.0 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates37.1785°N, 35.6884°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 31.7"
17% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.10"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.50"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

573 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 M7.8 118 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 107 km
Jun 27, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M6.3 48 km
Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 117 km
Feb 6, 2023 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey M6.0 122 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 106 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 116 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 91 km
Jul 25, 2023 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey M5.5 50 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 46 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 116 km
Jul 4, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M5.4 47 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 51 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 104 km
Mar 23, 2023 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey M5.3 113 km
Feb 6, 2023 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey M5.3 124 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 113 km
Feb 7, 2023 Central Turkey M5.3 117 km
Feb 6, 2023 6 km SW of G?ksun, Turkey M5.2 111 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 112 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 56,697 120 km
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake 1,800 118 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (152 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 152 km
Hasan Dagi Stratovolcano 3,253 m (10,673 ft) Unknown 171 km
Acigol-Nevsehir Caldera 1,683 m (5,522 ft) -2080 178 km
Karapinar Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,302 m (4,272 ft) Unknown 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 4.5 in
February 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in Coldest
March 55°F (13°C) 3.4 in
April 63°F (17°C) 3.0 in
May 70°F (21°C) 2.6 in
June 78°F (25°C) 1.4 in
July 85°F (29°C) 0.6 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 0.5 in Driest
September 79°F (26°C) 0.9 in
October 71°F (22°C) 2.2 in
November 60°F (15°C) 2.9 in
December 51°F (11°C) 5.1 in Wettest

Sağkaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 50°F in February to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.1") and August the driest (0.5").

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