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Terken, Turkey

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709 Population 158/sq mi density
3,294 ft Elevation 1,004 meters
58°F Avg Temperature 14°C
Terken enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 292 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 24.0 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.8°F
7% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days292 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,294 ft (1,004 m)
Area4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²)
Population Density158/sq mi
Coordinates37.1236°N, 37.0065°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 24.0"
37% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 4.33"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.08"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

687 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 M7.5 100 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 12 km
Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 138 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 140 km
Feb 6, 2023 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey M6.0 113 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 122 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 135 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 11 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 32 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 137 km
Jul 25, 2023 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey M5.5 106 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 72 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 96 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 144 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 74 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 99 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 108 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 130 km
Feb 7, 2023 Central Turkey M5.3 97 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 6 km
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake 1,800 125 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 131 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 39°F (4°C) 3.5 in
March 46°F (8°C) 3.4 in
April 55°F (13°C) 2.3 in
May 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in
June 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
July 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Driest
August 79°F (26°C) 0.1 in Warmest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in
October 61°F (16°C) 1.5 in
November 49°F (9°C) 2.6 in
December 40°F (4°C) 4.3 in Wettest

Terken has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.1").

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