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Yarpuz, Turkey

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1,859 Population 19/sq mi density
3,196 ft Elevation 974 meters
61°F Avg Temperature 16°C
Yarpuz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 327 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.2 inches. The area receives 61.9 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

32°F Jan (-0°C) 80°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average60.9°F
13% above US avg
January Average32°F (-0°C)
July Average80°F (26°C)
Sunny Days327 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,196 ft (974 m)
Area99.7 sq mi (258.3 km²)
Population Density19/sq mi
Coordinates37.0482°N, 36.4307°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.2"
22% above US avg
Snowfall 61.9"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

649 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 55 km
Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 127 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 44 km
Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 105 km
Jun 27, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M6.3 102 km
Feb 6, 2023 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey M6.0 113 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 54 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 99 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 23 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 108 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 140 km
Jul 25, 2023 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey M5.5 73 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 29 km
Jul 4, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M5.4 101 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 147 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 126 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 39 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 94 km
Feb 7, 2023 Central Turkey M5.3 100 km
Feb 6, 2023 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey M5.3 62 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 56 km
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake 1,800 97 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (186 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (-0°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 44°F (6°C) 4.5 in
March 50°F (10°C) 4.1 in
April 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in
May 66°F (19°C) 1.9 in
June 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in
July 80°F (26°C) 0.2 in Driest
August 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in Warmest
September 75°F (24°C) 0.5 in
October 65°F (19°C) 2.0 in
November 54°F (12°C) 3.1 in
December 45°F (7°C) 5.5 in Wettest

Yarpuz has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 32°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (0.2").

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