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Weather & Climate in Kahramanmaraş, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kahramanmaraş enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 289 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 25.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,850 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.6°F |
| 9% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 289 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,850 ft (564 m) |
| Area | 1,164.9 sq mi (3,017.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 330/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5847°N, 36.9264°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
704 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 | 53 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 64 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey | M5.5 | 86 km | 13 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 74 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 52 km | 14 km |
| Apr 10, 1991 | 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.4 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 76 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 129 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey | M5.3 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 89 km | 17 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 45 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2023 | GULF OF ISKENDERUN | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 56,697 | 48 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (167 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 167 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 47°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 65°F (18°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 1.8 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 42°F (5°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
Kahramanmaraş has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 38°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.2").