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Weather & Climate in Ekinözü, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Ekinözü experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 300 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 19.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,216 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,216 ft (1,285 m) |
| Area | 242.7 sq mi (628.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 26/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0597°N, 37.1879°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
717 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 6 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 59 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 120 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey | M5.5 | 121 km | 13 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 88 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 7 km | 14 km |
| Apr 10, 1991 | 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.4 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.4 | 127 km | 9 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 71 km | 17 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 | 100 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (161 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 161 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 62°F (16°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 2.7 in |
Ekinözü has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 26°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.8 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (0.2").