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Weather & Climate in Erkilet, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Erkilet experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 325 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 25.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 30.2 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,449 feet.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-1°C)
66°F Jul (19°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,449 ft (1,356 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,613/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8204°N, 35.4401°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
233 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 126 km | 9 km |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey | M5.6 | 137 km | 16 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey | M5.5 | 145 km | 13 km |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey | M5.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 141 km | 18 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 6 km SW of G?ksun, Turkey | M5.2 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 23 km SW of Af?in, Turkey | M5.1 | 142 km | 6 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 3 km SSW of Göksun, Turkey | M5.0 | 129 km | 11 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 1 km S of Göksun, Turkey | M5.0 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jan 10, 2016 | 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey | M5.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 2 km SSE of Göksun, Turkey | M5.0 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 18, 2023 | 10 km ENE of Göksun, Turkey | M5.0 | 131 km | 12 km |
| May 3, 2023 | K. Maras, Turkey | M4.9 | 129 km | 12 km |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey | M4.9 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 10 km WSW of Göksun, Turkey | M4.9 | 123 km | 10 km |
| May 21, 2023 | 15 km ESE of Saimbeyli, Turkey | M4.9 | 122 km | 6 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km NE of Göksun, Turkey | M4.8 | 129 km | 11 km |
| May 5, 2023 | 18 km SW of Göksun, Turkey | M4.8 | 127 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Adana, Turkey | M4.8 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Mar 10, 2023 | 10 km WNW of Hac?lar, Turkey | M4.8 | 16 km | 6 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (32 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 32 km |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 78 km |
| Hasan Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,253 m (10,673 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
| March | 37°F (3°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 47°F (8°C) | 2.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 54°F (12°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 61°F (16°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) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 1.8 in |
Erkilet has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 29°F in February to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 16.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.2") and August the driest (0.3").