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Weather & Climate in Bağarası, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Bağarası enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 298 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 20.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,962 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.7°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,962 ft (598 m) |
| Area | 235.5 sq mi (610.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8300°N, 37.0561°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
644 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 132 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M6.3 | 118 km | 16 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 145 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.7 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey | M5.5 | 129 km | 13 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 130 km | 14 km |
| Apr 10, 1991 | 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.4 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.3 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey | M5.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.3 | 144 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 | 37 km |
| 1872 | SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) | Earthquake | — | 1,800 | 104 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 111 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 53°F (11°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 44°F (6°C) | 3.8 in |
Bağarası has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 41°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.8") and July the driest (0.0").