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Samsat, Turkey

Adıyaman Province · Turkey

Samsat is a small city in Adıyaman Province, Turkey with a population of 9,308. Elevation: 1,926 ft (587 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).

Data updated June 2026

9,308 Population 74/sq mi density
1,926 ft Elevation 587 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
21.7 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population9,308
Density74/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp63°F (17°C)
Rain21.7 in/yr
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation1,926 ft (587 m)
Population9,308
Population Density74 / sq mi
Elevation1,926 ft (587 m)
Coordinates37.5819°, 38.4742°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceAdıyaman Province
Average Temperature63°F (17°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Annual Precipitation21.7 inches (551 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Samsat

Samsat is a small city in Turkey (Adıyaman Province) with a population of 9,308. The city sits at an elevation of 1,926 feet (587 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 86°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.7 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Climate in Samsat

Samsat has an average annual temperature of 18.4°C (65°F). The hottest month is Aug (31.8°C), the coldest is Jan (5.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 710 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 5.8°C / 42°F 1.8° / 9.7° 164.2
Feb 7.1°C / 45°F 2.9° / 11.3° 89.0
Mar 11.2°C / 52°F 6.3° / 16.1° 84.2
Apr 15.8°C / 60°F 10.1° / 21.5° 54.5
May 21.5°C / 71°F 15.1° / 27.9° 39.4
Jun 27.6°C / 82°F 20.5° / 34.6° 5.3
Jul 31.6°C / 89°F 24.5° / 38.7° 1.0
Aug 31.8°C / 89°F 24.4° / 39.1° 1.5
Sep 26.6°C / 80°F 19.7° / 33.5° 11.3
Oct 20.6°C / 69°F 14.3° / 26.8° 60.1
Nov 12.9°C / 55°F 7.9° / 17.9° 69.4
Dec 7.8°C / 46°F 3.9° / 11.7° 129.8
Samsat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,926 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above Turkey avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average86°F (30°C)
Sunny Days297 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,926 ft (587 m)
Area125.5 sq mi (325.0 km²)
Population Density74/sq mi
Coordinates37.5819°N, 38.4742°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 21.7"
43% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.25"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

531 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.8. Most recent: M4.7 on Apr 27, 2025.

Feb 6, 2023 Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.8 135 km
Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 122 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 146 km
Jan 24, 2020 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M6.7 108 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 60 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 86 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 77 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 78 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 112 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 136 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 108 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 90 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 5 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 69 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 103 km
Feb 7, 2023 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey M5.4 59 km
Feb 6, 2023 eastern Turkey M5.4 73 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 82 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 141 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 56,697 135 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 3.7 in Coldest
February 44°F (7°C) 3.0 in
March 50°F (10°C) 2.8 in
April 59°F (15°C) 2.2 in
May 69°F (20°C) 1.4 in
June 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in
July 86°F (30°C) 0.1 in Warmest
August 85°F (29°C) 0.0 in Driest
September 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in
October 67°F (19°C) 1.4 in
November 55°F (13°C) 2.4 in
December 46°F (8°C) 4.3 in Wettest

Samsat has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 42°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Samsat

10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Yarımbağ Ortaokulu - - - -
Örentaş Şehit Yusuf Atal İlkokulu - - - -
Zeynel Aslan İlkokulu - - - -
Yarımbağ ilkokulu - - - -
Samsat Safvan Bin Muattal Anadolu İmam Hatip Lisesi - - - -
Şehit Fırat Demir Ortaokulu - - - -
Merkez İlkokulu - - - -
Samsat Halk Eğitimi Merkezi - - - -
Örentaş Şehit Yusuf Atal Ortaokulu - - - -
Samsat Çok Programlı Anadolu Lisesi - - - -
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Radio Stations near Samsat

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
RADYO ÇAĞLAR - MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Samsat

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Adıyaman Museum

Libraries in Samsat

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Adıyaman İl Halk Kütüphanesi0.0
Adıyaman İl Halk Kütüphanesi0.0
Adıyaman İl Halk Kütüphanesi0.0

Gas Stations in Samsat

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Memoil
Starpet

Stadiums & Teams in Samsat

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Samsat

2 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Şanlıurfa GAP AirportGNYLarge Airport
Adıyaman AirportADFMedium Airport

Treatment Centers in Samsat

5 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
5 Nolu Aile Hekimligi
Altınsehir Aile Saglıgı Merkezi
Saglık Ocagı
Toplum Saglıgı Merkezi
Vartana Aile Sağlığı Merkezi

Churches & Religious Organizations in Samsat

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Vakıflar Cami

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Istanbul

🇹🇷 About Turkey

Capital Ankara
Population 82,319,724
Area 780,580 km²
GDP (USD) $1,141,242,864,657
GDP per capita $13,375
HDI 0.838
Life expectancy 77.2 years
Internet users 86.0%
Urban population 89.0%
Currency TRY (Lira)
Languages Turkish
Calling code +90
TLD .tr
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Turkey

7 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Yılbaşı
Apr 23 National Independence & Children's Day Ulusal Egemenlik ve Çocuk Bayramı
May 1 Labour Day İşçi Bayramı
May 19 Atatürk Commemoration & Youth Day Atatürk'ü Anma, Gençlik ve Spor Bayramı
Jul 15 Democracy and National Unity Day Demokrasi ve Millî Birlik Günü
Aug 30 Victory Day Zafer Bayramı
Oct 29 Republic Day Cumhuriyet Bayramı

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Frequently Asked Questions About Samsat

What is the population of Samsat?

Samsat has a population of 9,308 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 74 people per square mile, spread across 125.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Samsat?

Samsat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 86°F in July. The area receives 297 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.7 inches.

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