Weather & Climate in Çakırhüyük, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Çakırhüyük enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.6 inches. The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,978 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 60.7°F |
| 12% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,978 ft (603 m) |
| Area | 542.0 sq mi (1,403.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5608°N, 37.8558°E |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
722 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 77 km | 7 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 130 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 139 km | 3 km |
| Apr 10, 1991 | 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.4 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 75 km | 7 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.4 | 91 km | 9 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 45 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 75 km | 14 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | 84 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
Çakırhüyük has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 39°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.1").