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Weather & Climate in Büyüksofulu, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Büyüksofulu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 67°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 21.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,360 feet.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-2°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 298 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,360 ft (1,024 m) |
| Area | 520.2 sq mi (1,347.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5539°N, 35.1585°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
381 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Jun 27, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M6.3 | 76 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 131 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey | M5.5 | 70 km | 13 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 99 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 1991 | 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.4 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M5.4 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 134 km | 18 km |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey | M5.3 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2023 | 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey | M5.2 | 113 km | 12 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 6 km SW of G?ksun, Turkey | M5.2 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 2001 | 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.1 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey | M5.1 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 26 km SE of Göksun, Turkey | M5.0 | 139 km | 7 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey | M5.0 | 86 km | 26 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 1 km S of Göksun, Turkey | M5.0 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 3 km SSW of Göksun, Turkey | M5.0 | 126 km | 11 km |
| Jul 22, 2012 | 4 km SE of And?r?n, Turkey | M5.0 | 108 km | 8 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 2 km SSE of Göksun, Turkey | M5.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2023 | 10 km ENE of Göksun, Turkey | M5.0 | 139 km | 12 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hasan Dagi (108 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hasan Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,253 m (10,673 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 112 km |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 119 km |
| Karapinar Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 138 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
Büyüksofulu has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 29°F in January to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.2 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and August the driest (0.3").