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Weather & Climate in Büyüktaş, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Büyüktaş enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. The area gets 311 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 13.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,371 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
89°F Jul (32°C)
| Annual Average | 65.0°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 89°F (32°C) |
| Sunny Days | 311 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,371 ft (418 m) |
| Area | 644.9 sq mi (1,670.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.7328°N, 39.3439°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
22 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.6.
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Apr 24, 2018 | 3 km ENE of Samsat, Turkey | M5.2 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 6, 1993 | 15 km N of Siverek, Turkey | M4.8 | 129 km | 47 km |
| Jan 4, 1996 | 54 km WNW of Deir ez-Zor, Syria | M4.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 24 km SE of Al ?asakah, Syria | M4.4 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Sep 24, 1999 | 16 km NNE of Bozova, Turkey | M4.3 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Jun 17, 2020 | 14 km SE of Samsat, Turkey | M4.2 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Nov 27, 2001 | 30 km ENE of Siverek, Turkey | M4.1 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Nov 4, 1998 | 18 km NE of Kâhta, Turkey | M4.1 | 138 km | 5 km |
| Mar 15, 1998 | 19 km W of Samsat, Turkey | M3.9 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jul 24, 2006 | 20 km ESE of Samsat, Turkey | M3.9 | 104 km | 7 km |
| Apr 13, 2003 | 15 km ENE of Manbij, Syria | M3.7 | 111 km | 6 km |
| Jul 29, 1993 | 17 km SSW of Çüngü?, Turkey | M3.5 | 148 km | 15 km |
| Jan 7, 2005 | 11 km E of Samsat, Turkey | M3.4 | 114 km | 5 km |
| May 10, 2005 | 16 km NNE of Bozova, Turkey | M3.3 | 106 km | 9 km |
| Feb 28, 2004 | 16 km WSW of Siverek, Turkey | M3.1 | 108 km | 5 km |
| Feb 26, 2001 | 11 km SW of Kâhta, Turkey | M3.1 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 14, 2001 | 1 km N of Samsat, Turkey | M3.1 | 123 km | 15 km |
| Aug 17, 1998 | 7 km SSW of Kâhta, Turkey | M3.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 2007 | 18 km W of Bozova, Turkey | M2.8 | 116 km | 5 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 62°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 89°F (32°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 87°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
Büyüktaş has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 42°F in January to 89°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 13.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.0").