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Weather & Climate in İğdir, Turkey

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

İğdir enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 286 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 27.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 604 feet.

Temperature

45°F Jan (7°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average61.3°F
14% above US avg
January Average45°F (7°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days286 days/yr

Geography

Elevation604 ft (184 m)
Area6,120.9 sq mi (15,853.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates36.9067°N, 34.6432°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.8"
27% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.51"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

222 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.

Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 149 km 16 km
Jun 27, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M6.3 59 km 33 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 138 km 10 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 142 km 10 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 144 km 5 km
Jul 25, 2023 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey M5.5 138 km 13 km
Jul 4, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M5.4 60 km 33 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 149 km 10 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 140 km 10 km
Feb 25, 2023 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey M5.2 133 km 12 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 131 km 10 km
Oct 31, 2001 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.1 138 km 10 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 136 km 10 km
Jan 3, 1994 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey M5.0 107 km 26 km
Feb 10, 1994 6 km S of Ceyhan, Turkey M4.9 106 km 17 km
Jul 29, 2015 35 km W of Karata?, Turkey M4.9 48 km 30 km
Mar 5, 2023 7 km SW of Dörtyol, Turkey M4.8 138 km 10 km
Feb 16, 2023 24 km WNW of Yaylada??, Turkey M4.8 147 km 10 km
Jun 28, 1998 12 km E of Adana, Turkey M4.7 73 km 10 km
May 12, 2000 5 km WSW of Toprakkale, Turkey M4.7 129 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karapinar Field (125 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Karapinar Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,302 m (4,272 ft) Unknown 125 km
Hasan Dagi Stratovolcano 3,253 m (10,673 ft) Unknown 142 km
Acigol-Nevsehir Caldera 1,683 m (5,522 ft) -2080 181 km
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 45°F (7°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 46°F (8°C) 3.5 in
March 51°F (11°C) 3.0 in
April 58°F (15°C) 2.2 in
May 65°F (18°C) 1.7 in
June 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
July 78°F (25°C) 0.4 in
August 78°F (26°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
September 73°F (23°C) 0.5 in
October 65°F (18°C) 2.0 in
November 56°F (13°C) 3.2 in
December 48°F (9°C) 5.5 in Wettest

İğdir has a seasonal temperature swing of 33°F / from 45°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.5") and August the driest (0.2").

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