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Weather & Climate in Elbistan, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Elbistan experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 6.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,737 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
71°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 50.4°F |
| 7% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,737 ft (1,139 m) |
| Area | 0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 95/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.2059°N, 37.1983°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
716 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 22 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 62 km | 9 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 110 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 139 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey | M5.5 | 130 km | 13 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 23 km | 14 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 85 km | 7 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.4 | 127 km | 9 km |
| Apr 10, 1991 | 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.4 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 116 km | 11 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 | 116 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (157 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 157 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | Wettest |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 71°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 2.2 in |
Elbistan has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 28°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.6 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.4") and July the driest (0.2").