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Weather & Climate in Afşin, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Afşin experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.9 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,009 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
70°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.1°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,009 ft (1,222 m) |
| Area | 484.4 sq mi (1,254.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 82/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2477°N, 36.9140°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
683 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 36 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 41 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey | M5.5 | 113 km | 13 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 128 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 110 km | 7 km |
| Apr 10, 1991 | 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.4 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 38 km | 14 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 119 km | 11 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 44 km | 18 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 102 km | 17 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey | M5.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
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 | 121 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (132 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 132 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 34°F (1°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
Afşin has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 28°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and August the driest (0.2").