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Weather & Climate in Kapısuyu, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kapısuyu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 265 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 39.4 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 961 feet.
Temperature
48°F Jan (9°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 64.5°F |
| 19% above US avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 265 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Area | 205.0 sq mi (531.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1289°N, 35.9401°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
315 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.7.
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M6.3 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M6.3 | 9 km | 16 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.7 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.5 | 3 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 126 km | 5 km |
| Jul 4, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M5.4 | 100 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 1991 | 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.4 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.3 | 17 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 149 km | 11 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.2 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M5.2 | 148 km | 7 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.1 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey | M5.1 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 2001 | 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.1 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey | M5.0 | 98 km | 26 km |
| Jun 17, 2009 | 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey | M5.0 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Mar 29, 2006 | 45 km SW of Latakia, Syria | M5.0 | 108 km | 27 km |
| Feb 10, 1994 | 6 km S of Ceyhan, Turkey | M4.9 | 94 km | 17 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1872 | SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) | Earthquake | — | 1,800 | 25 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 16 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 6.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 4.8 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 3.2 in | |
| November | 60°F (15°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 51°F (11°C) | 7.4 in | Wettest |
Kapısuyu has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 48°F in January to 80°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.4") and August the driest (0.4").