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Samsat, Turkey

Full City Profile

9,308 Population 74/sq mi density
1,926 ft Elevation 587 meters
63°F Avg Temperature 17°C
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. Annual precipitation totals 21.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 86°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average63.2°F
17% above US 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 US 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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