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Weather & Climate in Burç, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Burç enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 329 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 22.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 14.4 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 2,982 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 58.8°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 329 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,982 ft (909 m) |
| Area | 8.8 sq mi (22.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0136°N, 37.1791°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
666 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 111 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M6.3 | 140 km | 16 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 130 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.7 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey | M5.5 | 126 km | 13 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 109 km | 14 km |
| Apr 10, 1991 | 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.4 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 115 km | 18 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.3 | 134 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 | 21 km |
| 1872 | SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) | Earthquake | — | 1,800 | 126 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 49°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
Burç has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in February to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (0.1").