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Weather & Climate in Aktoprak, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Aktoprak enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 294 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 22.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,143 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,143 ft (958 m) |
| Area | 8.8 sq mi (22.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 878/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1862°N, 37.2858°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
696 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 24 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 92 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 119 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey | M5.5 | 126 km | 13 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 96 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 1991 | 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.4 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 90 km | 14 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 136 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 28 km | 11 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 86 km | 17 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | 22 km |
| 1872 | SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) | Earthquake | — | 1,800 | 146 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
Aktoprak has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.1").