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Weather & Climate in Aktepe, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Aktepe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 333 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 20.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 928 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 333 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 928 ft (283 m) |
| Area | 247.3 sq mi (640.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7016°N, 36.4854°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
538 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M6.3 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M6.3 | 73 km | 16 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.7 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.5 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey | M5.5 | 109 km | 13 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 65 km | 5 km |
| Jul 4, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M5.4 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 1991 | 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.4 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey | M5.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey | M5.3 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.3 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 138 km | 18 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 68 km | 11 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.2 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 6 km SW of G?ksun, Turkey | M5.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 2001 | 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.1 | 68 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis 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 | 72 km |
| 1872 | SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) | Earthquake | - | 1,800 | 61 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | - | - | 66 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 5.2 in | |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | Coldest |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 5.5 in | Wettest |
Aktepe has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 42°F in February to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.5") and July the driest (0.1").