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Weather & Climate in İslahiye, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
İslahiye enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 327 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 46.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 61.9 inches of snow annually, making winter weather a significant factor for residents. The city sits at an elevation of 1,716 feet.
Temperature
32°F Jan (-0°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 59.5°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 327 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,716 ft (523 m) |
| Area | 99.7 sq mi (258.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0250°N, 36.6306°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
668 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 120 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 30 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M6.3 | 110 km | 16 km |
| Jun 27, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M6.3 | 119 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 115 km | 9 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.7 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 6 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 45 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey | M5.5 | 86 km | 13 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.5 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 119 km | 14 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 1991 | 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.4 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M5.4 | 118 km | 33 km |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey | M5.3 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey | M5.3 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.3 | 101 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 | 40 km |
| 1872 | SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) | Earthquake | — | 1,800 | 100 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 103 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (197 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 197 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (-0°C) | 5.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 42°F (5°C) | 4.6 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest |
| September | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
İslahiye has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 32°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 30.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and July the driest (0.1").