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Weather & Climate in Akpınar, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Akpınar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 322 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 31.6 inches. The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,024 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
87°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 322 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,024 ft (617 m) |
| Area | 803.5 sq mi (2,081.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5739°N, 38.2208°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
589 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 102 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 128 km | 7 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 124 km | 6 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 116 km | 3 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.4 | 69 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 101 km | 14 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 69 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 119 km | 11 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 | 114 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 87°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
Akpınar has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 39°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.4") and August the driest (0.0").