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Weather & Climate in Çiftehan, Turkey

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Çiftehan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 67°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 30.6 inches. The area receives 26.6 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 3,209 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average47.7°F
12% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days329 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,209 ft (978 m)
Area347.1 sq mi (899.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates37.5123°N, 34.7695°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 30.6"
20% below US avg
Snowfall 26.6"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.80"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.30"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

244 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.

Jun 27, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M6.3 85 km 33 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 131 km 5 km
Jul 25, 2023 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey M5.5 104 km 13 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 129 km 10 km
Jul 4, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M5.4 86 km 33 km
Feb 25, 2023 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey M5.2 86 km 12 km
Oct 31, 2001 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.1 124 km 10 km
Jan 3, 1994 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey M5.0 111 km 26 km
Jul 22, 2012 4 km SE of And?r?n, Turkey M5.0 142 km 8 km
May 21, 2023 15 km ESE of Saimbeyli, Turkey M4.9 138 km 6 km
Jul 29, 2015 35 km W of Karata?, Turkey M4.9 107 km 30 km
Feb 10, 1994 6 km S of Ceyhan, Turkey M4.9 112 km 17 km
Sep 26, 1991 15 km S of And?r?n, Turkey M4.8 139 km 10 km
Mar 5, 2023 7 km SW of Dörtyol, Turkey M4.8 149 km 10 km
Feb 6, 2023 Adana, Turkey M4.8 147 km 10 km
Mar 10, 2023 10 km WNW of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.8 141 km 6 km
May 5, 2023 18 km SW of Göksun, Turkey M4.8 145 km 9 km
Jun 28, 1998 12 km E of Adana, Turkey M4.7 86 km 10 km
Jul 30, 1994 15 km NNE of Kadirli, Turkey M4.7 125 km 10 km
Mar 7, 2023 15 km W of Hac?lar, Turkey M4.7 133 km 5 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Hasan Dagi (87 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Hasan Dagi Stratovolcano 3,253 m (10,673 ft) Unknown 87 km
Karapinar Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,302 m (4,272 ft) Unknown 105 km
Acigol-Nevsehir Caldera 1,683 m (5,522 ft) -2080 115 km
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 128 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 2.4 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.0 in Coldest
March 37°F (3°C) 2.5 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 54°F (12°C) 2.4 in
June 61°F (16°C) 1.3 in
July 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
September 60°F (16°C) 0.5 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.4 in
November 41°F (5°C) 1.9 in
December 32°F (0°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Çiftehan has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 30°F in February to 67°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.3").

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