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Sakarkaya, Turkey

Full City Profile

1,053 Population 4/sq mi density
3,379 ft Elevation 1,030 meters
57°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Sakarkaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 296 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.1 inches. The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

35°F Jan (2°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.1°F
6% above US avg
January Average35°F (2°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days296 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,379 ft (1,030 m)
Area254.0 sq mi (657.9 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates37.6451°N, 37.4038°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 22.1"
42% below US avg
Snowfall 3.5"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.74"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

734 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 58 km
Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 45 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 68 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 144 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 75 km
Feb 6, 2023 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey M6.0 91 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 55 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 96 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 59 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 97 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 91 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 115 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 32 km
Jul 25, 2023 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey M5.5 128 km
Feb 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.4 120 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 109 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 40 km
Feb 6, 2023 eastern Turkey M5.4 91 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 43 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 64 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 62 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (198 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in Coldest
February 38°F (3°C) 2.9 in
March 45°F (7°C) 3.0 in
April 54°F (12°C) 2.3 in
May 63°F (17°C) 1.6 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.4 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in
October 60°F (16°C) 1.6 in
November 48°F (9°C) 2.5 in
December 39°F (4°C) 3.7 in Wettest

Sakarkaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and August the driest (0.1").

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