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Weather & Climate in Derinkuyu, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Derinkuyu experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 309 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 14.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,442 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,442 ft (1,354 m) |
| Area | 60.6 sq mi (157.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 205/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3751°N, 34.7342°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
120 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.5.
| Jul 25, 2023 | 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey | M5.5 | 138 km | 13 km |
| Feb 25, 2023 | 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey | M5.2 | 79 km | 12 km |
| Jan 10, 2016 | 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey | M5.0 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey | M4.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2023 | 15 km ESE of Saimbeyli, Turkey | M4.9 | 142 km | 6 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Adana, Turkey | M4.8 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 10 km WNW of Hac?lar, Turkey | M4.8 | 64 km | 6 km |
| May 5, 2023 | 18 km SW of Göksun, Turkey | M4.8 | 149 km | 9 km |
| Aug 16, 2023 | 10 km NNE of Aladağ, Turkey | M4.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Mar 7, 2023 | 15 km W of Hac?lar, Turkey | M4.7 | 55 km | 5 km |
| Feb 10, 2023 | 21 km ESE of Saimbeyli, Turkey | M4.7 | 147 km | 2 km |
| Aug 7, 2024 | 16 km SSE of Feke, Turkey | M4.6 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Sep 30, 2011 | 17 km SW of Yahyal?, Turkey | M4.5 | 60 km | 5 km |
| Feb 2, 2021 | 9 km SSE of Gemerek, Turkey | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 24, 2023 | 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey | M4.5 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Jan 9, 2024 | 17 km SE of Saimbeyli, Turkey | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2011 | 18 km ESE of Alada?, Turkey | M4.5 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2023 | 17 km ESE of Saimbeyli, Turkey | M4.5 | 144 km | 4 km |
| Jul 24, 2009 | 14 km NW of Kozan, Turkey | M4.5 | 125 km | 7 km |
| Dec 14, 1998 | 14 km NNW of Bünyan, Turkey | M4.5 | 113 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Acigol-Nevsehir (21 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 21 km |
| Hasan Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,253 m (10,673 ft) | Unknown | 56 km |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 64 km |
| Karapinar Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| June | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.2 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 1.6 in |
Derinkuyu has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 28°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.2").