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Weather & Climate in Çatalan, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Çatalan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 340 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 31.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 482 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.3°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 482 ft (147 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 501/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2486°N, 35.2911°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
478 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M6.3 | 137 km | 16 km |
| Jun 27, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M6.3 | 41 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 140 km | 9 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.7 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 81 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey | M5.5 | 69 km | 13 km |
| Jul 4, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M5.4 | 42 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 1991 | 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.4 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 138 km | 18 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 149 km | 11 km |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey | M5.3 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 6 km SW of G?ksun, Turkey | M5.2 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.2 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2023 | 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey | M5.2 | 141 km | 12 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey | M5.1 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 2001 | 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.1 | 75 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1872 | SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) | Earthquake | — | 1,800 | 142 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 137 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hasan Dagi (139 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Hasan Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,253 m (10,673 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 143 km |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 155 km |
| Karapinar Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 5.4 in | Wettest |
Çatalan has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.4") and July the driest (0.4").