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Samandağ, Turkey

Full City Profile

123,447 Population 602/sq mi density
66 ft Elevation 20 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
Samandağ enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 265 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

48°F Jan (9°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average64.5°F
19% above US avg
January Average48°F (9°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days265 days/yr

Geography

Elevation66 ft (20 m)
Area205.0 sq mi (531.0 km²)
Population Density602/sq mi
Coordinates36.0801°N, 35.9760°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.4"
4% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 7.36"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

307 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Apr 3, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 148 km
Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 10 km
Jun 27, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M6.3 107 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 19 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 120 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 10 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 130 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 144 km
Jul 4, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M5.4 106 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 22 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 19 km
Aug 12, 2024 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria M5.2 142 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey M5.1 120 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 18 km
Oct 31, 2001 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.1 131 km
Mar 29, 2006 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria M5.0 105 km
Jun 17, 2009 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey M5.0 5 km
Jan 3, 1994 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey M5.0 103 km
Feb 10, 1994 6 km S of Ceyhan, Turkey M4.9 100 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey M4.9 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake - 1,800 24 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake - - 17 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 48°F (9°C) 6.4 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 5.6 in
March 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in
April 62°F (17°C) 3.1 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.9 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.4 in
August 80°F (27°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 1.3 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
November 60°F (15°C) 4.1 in
December 51°F (11°C) 7.4 in Wettest

Samandağ has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 48°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.4") and August the driest (0.4").

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