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Weather & Climate in Akçakale, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Akçakale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 313 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 12.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,184 feet.
Temperature
43°F Jan (6°C)
89°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 65.4°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 43°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,184 ft (361 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 42,819/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7111°N, 38.9475°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
48 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 149 km | 17 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 4 km WSW of Sincik, Turkey | M5.3 | 149 km | 13 km |
| Apr 24, 2018 | 3 km ENE of Samsat, Turkey | M5.2 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1993 | 15 km N of Siverek, Turkey | M4.8 | 135 km | 47 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Central Turkey | M4.6 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Jan 4, 1996 | 54 km WNW of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 10 km SW of Sincik, Turkey | M4.6 | 146 km | 14 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SE of Tut, Turkey | M4.5 | 145 km | 17 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 19 km SW of Sincik, Turkey | M4.5 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km S of Çelikhan, Turkey | M4.5 | 148 km | 19 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km E of Yavuzeli, Turkey | M4.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 13 km SE of Çelikhan, Turkey | M4.4 | 146 km | 17 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 10 km SE of Çelikhan, Turkey | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 11 km N of Ad?yaman, Turkey | M4.4 | 141 km | 27 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 10 km S of Çelikhan, Turkey | M4.3 | 149 km | 13 km |
| Feb 12, 2023 | 5 km NW of Ad?yaman, Turkey | M4.3 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2023 | 6 km SW of Sincik, Turkey | M4.3 | 146 km | 14 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 18 km NW of Ad?yaman, Turkey | M4.3 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Mar 1, 2023 | 4 km SW of Tut, Turkey | M4.3 | 150 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43°F (6°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 83°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.1 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
Akçakale has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 43°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 12.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.3") and July the driest (0.0").