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Weather & Climate in Erdemli, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Erdemli enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 288 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 26.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet.
Temperature
47°F Jan (9°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 63.4°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 288 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 879.9 sq mi (2,279.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 53/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.6050°N, 34.3084°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
146 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Jun 27, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M6.3 | 94 km | 33 km |
| Jul 4, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M5.4 | 95 km | 33 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.2 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.1 | 150 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey | M5.0 | 144 km | 26 km |
| Feb 10, 1994 | 6 km S of Ceyhan, Turkey | M4.9 | 141 km | 17 km |
| Jul 29, 2015 | 35 km W of Karata?, Turkey | M4.9 | 60 km | 30 km |
| Apr 3, 2020 | 51 km W of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.7 | 129 km | 13 km |
| Jun 28, 1998 | 12 km E of Adana, Turkey | M4.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 2001 | 14 km SW of Adana, Turkey | M4.7 | 87 km | 33 km |
| Apr 15, 2020 | 43 km NNW of Latakia, Syria | M4.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jun 5, 1996 | 34 km NNW of Latakia, Syria | M4.6 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 9 km N of P?narba??, Turkey | M4.5 | 21 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2013 | 26 km SE of K?zkalesi, Turkey | M4.5 | 35 km | 5 km |
| Feb 2, 2019 | 14 km N of Ceyhan, Turkey | M4.5 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Apr 23, 2011 | 18 km ESE of Alada?, Turkey | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 23 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey | M4.5 | 143 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2007 | 15 km NNE of Karaman, Turkey | M4.5 | 120 km | 6 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 39 km WNW of Latakia, Syria | M4.5 | 146 km | 11 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 17 km WSW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M4.5 | 149 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karapinar Field (134 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Karapinar Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Hasan Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,253 m (10,673 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 53°F (12°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 60°F (16°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 67°F (20°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 58°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 5.7 in | Wettest |
Erdemli has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 47°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 26.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.7") and August the driest (0.1").