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Weather & Climate in Işıklı, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Işıklı enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,783 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 57.8°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,783 ft (1,153 m) |
| Area | 8.8 sq mi (22.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 315/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1453°N, 37.1925°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
694 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 18 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 96 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 118 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 84 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 88 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey | M5.5 | 120 km | 13 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 95 km | 14 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 145 km | 7 km |
| Apr 10, 1991 | 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.4 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey | M5.3 | 15 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey | M5.3 | 118 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis 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 | 14 km |
| 1872 | SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) | Earthquake | — | 1,800 | 137 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 143 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.0 in |
Işıklı has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 36°F in January to 80°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.6 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.0") and July the driest (0.1").