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Şahinbey, Turkey

Full City Profile

2,181 Population 9/sq mi density
2,661 ft Elevation 811 meters
60°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Şahinbey enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 298 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

38°F Jan (4°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average60.0°F
11% above US avg
January Average38°F (4°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days298 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,661 ft (811 m)
Area235.5 sq mi (610.0 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates36.9070°N, 37.2041°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.8"
45% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 3.82"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

650 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 39 km
Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 123 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 42 km
Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 134 km
Feb 6, 2023 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey M6.0 142 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 148 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 135 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 40 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 134 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 47 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 134 km
Jul 25, 2023 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey M5.5 134 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 106 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 141 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 96 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 121 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 122 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 101 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 37 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 129 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 32 km
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake 1,800 119 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 126 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 38°F (4°C) 3.8 in Coldest, Wettest
February 41°F (5°C) 3.2 in
March 47°F (9°C) 2.9 in
April 56°F (14°C) 2.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.2 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 0.1 in
September 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in
October 63°F (17°C) 1.3 in
November 50°F (10°C) 2.2 in
December 42°F (5°C) 3.8 in

Şahinbey has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 38°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.0").

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