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Weather & Climate in Alacahan, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Alacahan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 67°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 22.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 33.8 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,463 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
67°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 313 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,463 ft (1,665 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 649/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1071°N, 37.5971°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
455 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 127 km | 7 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 150 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 22, 2011 | 13 km SSE of Refahiye, Turkey | M5.5 | 131 km | 5 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 149 km | 3 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 114 km | 7 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 128 km | 14 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey | M5.4 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.4 | 144 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2022 | 9 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 4 km WSW of Sincik, Turkey | M5.3 | 148 km | 13 km |
| Feb 27, 2023 | 9 km SSE of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.2 | 116 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (197 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 38°F (4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in |
Alacahan has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 26°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 18.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.5") and July the driest (0.3").