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Weather & Climate in Elbaşı, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Elbaşı experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 327 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 27.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 39.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,770 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,770 ft (1,454 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6735°N, 35.9675°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
336 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 130 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 83 km | 9 km |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey | M5.6 | 146 km | 16 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey | M5.5 | 122 km | 13 km |
| Apr 10, 1991 | 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.4 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 132 km | 14 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 99 km | 18 km |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey | M5.3 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 6 km SW of G?ksun, Turkey | M5.2 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 23 km SW of Af?in, Turkey | M5.1 | 96 km | 6 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 3 km N of Nurhak, Turkey | M5.1 | 148 km | 5 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 1 km S of Göksun, Turkey | M5.0 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 2 km SSE of Göksun, Turkey | M5.0 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2012 | 4 km SE of And?r?n, Turkey | M5.0 | 131 km | 8 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.0 | 141 km | 17 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 3 km SSW of Göksun, Turkey | M5.0 | 88 km | 11 km |
| Feb 18, 2023 | 10 km ENE of Göksun, Turkey | M5.0 | 87 km | 12 km |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 26 km SE of Göksun, Turkey | M5.0 | 113 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 10 km WSW of Göksun, Turkey | M4.9 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 13 km W of Ekinözü, Turkey | M4.9 | 115 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (48 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 48 km |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 118 km |
| Hasan Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,253 m (10,673 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 1.7 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 60°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| July | 66°F (19°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 59°F (15°C) | 0.6 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.1 in |
Elbaşı has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 28°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (2.3") and August the driest (0.3").