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Weather & Climate in Demirtaş, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Demirtaş enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 279 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 31.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 128 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 66.6°F |
| 23% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 279 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 557.5 sq mi (1,444.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.8222°N, 35.8153°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
526 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M6.3 | 76 km | 16 km |
| Jun 27, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M6.3 | 46 km | 33 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.7 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.5 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 58 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey | M5.5 | 85 km | 13 km |
| Jul 4, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M5.4 | 44 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 1991 | 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.4 | 70 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 110 km | 11 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 142 km | 18 km |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey | M5.3 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey | M5.3 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.3 | 63 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.2 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 6 km SW of G?ksun, Turkey | M5.2 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 2001 | 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.1 | 55 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 | 116 km |
| 1872 | SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) | Earthquake | — | 1,800 | 77 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 74 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (193 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 193 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 63°F (17°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | Wettest |
Demirtaş has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 50°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 31.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.2") and August the driest (0.4").