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Weather & Climate in Hacılar, Turkey

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Hacılar experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 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 33.5 inches. The area receives 15.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,164 feet.

Temperature

23°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average23°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,164 ft (1,574 m)
Area620.1 sq mi (1,606.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates39.0987°N, 40.8227°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 33.5"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 15.9"
Wettest Month (Apr) 4.96"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

345 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.

Mar 13, 1992 8 km W of Cimin, Turkey M6.7 125 km 27 km
May 1, 2003 13 km N of Bingöl, Turkey M6.4 33 km 10 km
Mar 8, 2010 10 km SSW of Karakoçan, Turkey M6.1 77 km 12 km
Jan 27, 2003 2 km NW of Pulumer, Turkey M6.1 93 km 10 km
Jun 14, 2020 14 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.9 37 km 10 km
Mar 15, 1992 6 km NNE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.9 91 km 21 km
Mar 14, 2005 12 km NW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.8 29 km 5 km
Dec 5, 1995 22 km ESE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.8 69 km 15 km
Mar 23, 2005 17 km NNW of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.7 38 km 10 km
Mar 8, 2010 11 km E of Palu, Turkey M5.6 80 km 10 km
Jun 6, 2005 10 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 26 km 10 km
Mar 25, 2004 10 km E of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 92 km 10 km
Mar 28, 2004 17 km ESE of A?kale, Turkey M5.6 83 km 5 km
Mar 12, 2005 16 km N of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.6 40 km 11 km
Jun 15, 2020 18 km E of Yedisu, Turkey M5.5 37 km 10 km
Apr 20, 1990 5 km NE of Otlukbeli, Turkey M5.4 119 km 14 km
Jul 10, 2001 16 km SSW of Pasinler, Turkey M5.4 107 km 33 km
Jun 25, 2021 eastern Turkey M5.4 57 km 3 km
Dec 5, 1995 26 km ENE of Pulumer, Turkey M5.3 74 km 10 km
Apr 13, 1998 7 km SE of Karl?ova, Turkey M5.3 25 km 33 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.5 m (2 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1939 SOUTH BLACK SEA Earthquake 0.5 m 32,700 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Nemrut Dagi (131 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Nemrut Dagi Stratovolcano 2,948 m (9,672 ft) 1650 131 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 23°F (-5°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 25°F (-4°C) 3.8 in
March 32°F (0°C) 4.1 in
April 44°F (7°C) 5.0 in Wettest
May 54°F (12°C) 3.6 in
June 63°F (17°C) 1.2 in
July 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in Warmest
August 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in Driest
September 64°F (18°C) 0.6 in
October 52°F (11°C) 2.7 in
November 39°F (4°C) 3.9 in
December 28°F (-2°C) 4.1 in

Hacılar has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 23°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 33.5 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.0") and August the driest (0.3").

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