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Weather & Climate in Akarca, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Akarca experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 289 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 26.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,654 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 55.3°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,654 ft (809 m) |
| Area | 1,115.4 sq mi (2,888.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8695°N, 34.4144°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
158 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Jun 27, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M6.3 | 79 km | 33 km |
| Jul 4, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M5.4 | 81 km | 33 km |
| Feb 25, 2023 | 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey | M5.2 | 129 km | 12 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.2 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey | M5.0 | 128 km | 26 km |
| Feb 10, 1994 | 6 km S of Ceyhan, Turkey | M4.9 | 126 km | 17 km |
| Jul 29, 2015 | 35 km W of Karata?, Turkey | M4.9 | 61 km | 30 km |
| May 12, 2000 | 5 km WSW of Toprakkale, Turkey | M4.7 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 2001 | 14 km SW of Adana, Turkey | M4.7 | 71 km | 33 km |
| Aug 16, 2023 | 10 km NNE of Aladağ, Turkey | M4.7 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Apr 3, 2020 | 51 km W of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.7 | 141 km | 13 km |
| Jun 28, 1998 | 12 km E of Adana, Turkey | M4.7 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Feb 14, 2014 | 16 km NW of Denizciler, Turkey | M4.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2017 | 6 km W of Toprakkale, Turkey | M4.6 | 149 km | 2 km |
| Jun 9, 2014 | 18 km NW of Denizciler, Turkey | M4.6 | 146 km | 18 km |
| Apr 15, 2020 | 43 km NNW of Latakia, Syria | M4.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2011 | 17 km SW of Yahyal?, Turkey | M4.5 | 144 km | 5 km |
| Oct 23, 2013 | 26 km SE of K?zkalesi, Turkey | M4.5 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 23 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey | M4.5 | 128 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karapinar Field (114 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Karapinar Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Hasan Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,253 m (10,673 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 0.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 58°F (15°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
Akarca has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 38°F in January to 73°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.5") and August the driest (0.2").