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Weather & Climate in Akkışla, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Akkışla experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 306 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 16.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,495 feet.
Temperature
24°F Jan (-5°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,495 ft (1,370 m) |
| Area | 143.2 sq mi (371.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 23/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.0022°N, 36.1738°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
286 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 142 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 109 km | 9 km |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey | M5.6 | 112 km | 16 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 143 km | 14 km |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey | M5.3 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 124 km | 18 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 6 km SW of G?ksun, Turkey | M5.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 23 km SW of Af?in, Turkey | M5.1 | 115 km | 6 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 1 km S of Göksun, Turkey | M5.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 3 km SSW of Göksun, Turkey | M5.0 | 115 km | 11 km |
| Feb 18, 2023 | 10 km ENE of Göksun, Turkey | M5.0 | 110 km | 12 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 2 km SSE of Göksun, Turkey | M5.0 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.0 | 149 km | 17 km |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 26 km SE of Göksun, Turkey | M5.0 | 137 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 10 km WSW of Göksun, Turkey | M4.9 | 114 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2023 | 15 km ESE of Saimbeyli, Turkey | M4.9 | 120 km | 6 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 13 km W of Ekinözü, Turkey | M4.9 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey | M4.9 | 23 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2023 | K. Maras, Turkey | M4.9 | 111 km | 12 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Adana, Turkey | M4.8 | 108 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (82 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 82 km |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 144 km |
| Hasan Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,253 m (10,673 ft) | Unknown | 199 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°F (-5°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.1 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in |
Akkışla has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 24°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and July the driest (0.4").