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Weather & Climate in Derbent, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Derbent experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 301 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 19.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.7 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,885 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 47.1°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,885 ft (1,489 m) |
| Area | 128.8 sq mi (333.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 62/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0142°N, 32.0164°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
316 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.5.
| Feb 3, 2002 | 5 km NE of Sultanda??, Turkey | M6.5 | 90 km | 5 km |
| Dec 15, 2000 | 12 km NNW of Ak?ehir, Turkey | M6.0 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2002 | 11 km WNW of Çay, Turkey | M6.0 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2002 | 11 km ENE of I??klar, Turkey | M5.5 | 126 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2003 | 13 km NE of Manavgat, Turkey | M5.5 | 133 km | 135 km |
| Feb 3, 2002 | 4 km WNW of Sultanda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Mar 11, 1991 | 14 km NW of Serik, Turkey | M5.2 | 144 km | 113 km |
| Apr 10, 2007 | 15 km SSW of Gelendost, Turkey | M5.1 | 96 km | 6 km |
| Aug 24, 2014 | 9 km ENE of A?lasun, Turkey | M5.1 | 127 km | 7 km |
| Dec 15, 2000 | 2 km WNW of Sultanda??, Turkey | M5.0 | 92 km | 10 km |
| Sep 10, 2009 | 9 km N of Konya, Turkey | M4.9 | 42 km | 5 km |
| Sep 11, 2009 | 8 km NNW of Konya, Turkey | M4.9 | 38 km | 5 km |
| Mar 30, 2007 | 14 km NNE of E?irdir, Turkey | M4.9 | 96 km | 6 km |
| Feb 9, 2021 | 15 km NNW of Tuzlukçu, Turkey | M4.8 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Aug 1, 2023 | 28 km NNE of Konya, Turkey | M4.8 | 56 km | 12 km |
| Aug 29, 2023 | 19 km SW of Kulu, Turkey | M4.8 | 132 km | 8 km |
| Jul 27, 2011 | 5 km NE of Ilg?n, Turkey | M4.8 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Apr 13, 2018 | 17 km NE of Akseki, Turkey | M4.8 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 3, 2002 | 8 km NW of Sultanda??, Turkey | M4.8 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Feb 22, 2020 | 4 km WNW of Derebucak, Turkey | M4.7 | 82 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karapinar Field (144 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Karapinar Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Hasan Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,253 m (10,673 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 60°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (10°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
Derbent has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 28°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.4") and August the driest (0.4").