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Sökün, Turkey

Mersin · Turkey

Sökün is a small town in Mersin, Turkey with a population of 517. Elevation: 7 ft (2 m). Average temperature: 65°F (18°C).

Data updated June 2026

517 Population 0/sq mi density
7 ft Elevation 2 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 18°C
25.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Istanbul Timezone

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People

Population517
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (18°C)
Rain25.6 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Population517
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Coordinates36.3358°, 34.0099°
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul
Country🇹🇷 Turkey
State / ProvinceMersin
Average Temperature65°F (18°C)
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation25.6 inches (650 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sökün

Sökün is a small town in Turkey (Mersin) with a population of 517. The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet (2 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 49°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Istanbul.

Sökün enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 7 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

49°F Jan (9°C) 80°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average64.6°F
20% above Turkey avg
January Average49°F (9°C)
July Average80°F (27°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area1,342.5 sq mi (3,477.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates36.3358°N, 34.0099°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 25.6"
33% below Turkey avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.63"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

140 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.3. Most recent: M3.9 on Jun 26, 2024.

Jun 27, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M6.3 131 km
Jul 4, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M5.4 131 km
Jan 21, 2021 1 km NE of Pérgamos, Cyprus M5.0 146 km
Jul 29, 2015 35 km W of Karata?, Turkey M4.9 90 km
Jun 28, 1998 12 km E of Adana, Turkey M4.7 148 km
Oct 18, 2001 14 km SW of Adana, Turkey M4.7 124 km
Apr 3, 2020 51 km W of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.7 140 km
Apr 15, 2020 43 km NNW of Latakia, Syria M4.6 146 km
Feb 6, 2023 39 km WNW of Latakia, Syria M4.5 146 km
Aug 18, 2004 9 km N of P?narba??, Turkey M4.5 59 km
Apr 15, 2020 40 km NNW of Latakia, Syria M4.5 149 km
May 18, 2007 15 km NNE of Karaman, Turkey M4.5 127 km
Oct 23, 2013 26 km SE of K?zkalesi, Turkey M4.5 30 km
May 27, 2000 54 km SSW of Karata?, Turkey M4.4 101 km
Sep 1, 2001 4 km NW of Áchna, Cyprus M4.4 142 km
Feb 14, 1995 29 km NNW of Rizokárpaso, Cyprus M4.4 60 km
Feb 6, 2023 44 km W of Latakia, Syria M4.4 142 km
Sep 2, 2001 8 km NNW of Famagusta, Cyprus M4.4 127 km
Jul 4, 1998 15 km SE of Adana, Turkey M4.4 141 km
May 13, 2003 40 km ENE of Protaras, Cyprus M4.4 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karapinar Field (152 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Karapinar Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,302 m (4,272 ft) Unknown 152 km
Hasan Dagi Stratovolcano 3,253 m (10,673 ft) Unknown 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 49°F (9°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 50°F (10°C) 3.7 in
March 55°F (13°C) 2.7 in
April 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
May 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
June 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in
July 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in
August 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
September 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in
October 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in
November 59°F (15°C) 3.2 in
December 52°F (11°C) 5.6 in Wettest

Sökün has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 49°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (0.1").

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Museums in Sökün

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Narlikuyu Mosaic Museum
Silifke Müzesi
Silifke Müzesi
Taşucu Aslan Eyce Amfora Müzesi

Farmers Markets in Sökün

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Kapalı Pazar Yeri
Yoğurt ve Balık Pazarı

Monuments in Sökün

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Paradeniz Dalyan Gölü

Stadiums & Teams in Sökün

TeamLeagueDivision

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sökün

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Sökün Köyü Eski 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 Sökün

What is the population of Sökün?

Sökün has a population of 517 residents and is located in Turkey. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 1,342.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sökün?

Sökün enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 49°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 290 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 25.6 inches.

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