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Sakçagöz, Turkey

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3,920 Population 873/sq mi density
2,277 ft Elevation 694 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
Sakçagöz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 288 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 26.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above US avg
January Average41°F (5°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days288 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,277 ft (694 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²)
Population Density873/sq mi
Coordinates37.1715°N, 36.9163°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 26.4"
30% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.92"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

692 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 11 km
Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 97 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 3 km
Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 138 km
Jun 27, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M6.3 147 km
Feb 6, 2023 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey M6.0 105 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 141 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 123 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 10 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 134 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 143 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 29 km
Jul 25, 2023 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey M5.5 97 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 63 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 143 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 98 km
Jul 4, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M5.4 145 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 65 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 108 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 95 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 11 km
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake 1,800 126 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (199 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 41°F (5°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 4.0 in
March 50°F (10°C) 3.5 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.5 in
June 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in
July 83°F (28°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in Warmest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
October 66°F (19°C) 1.7 in
November 53°F (12°C) 2.8 in
December 44°F (7°C) 4.9 in Wettest

Sakçagöz has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 41°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.1").

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