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Weather & Climate in Çelikhan, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Çelikhan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,573 feet.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.2°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,573 ft (1,394 m) |
| Area | 226.7 sq mi (587.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 57/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0256°N, 38.2367°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
619 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 91 km | 7 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 38 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 96 km | 6 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 98 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 81 km | 3 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 53 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 51 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 91 km | 14 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 19 km | 7 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.4 | 36 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.3 | 47 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 4 km WSW of Sincik, Turkey | M5.3 | 29 km | 13 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 | 142 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-3°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.2 in | Wettest |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 31°F (-1°C) | 3.2 in |
Çelikhan has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 25°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.3 inches, with March being the wettest month (3.2") and August the driest (0.1").