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Weather & Climate in Kelekli, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kelekli enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 309 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 14.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,168 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (6°C)
87°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 309 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,168 ft (356 m) |
| Area | 115.1 sq mi (298.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 7/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9150°N, 37.9908°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
420 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 141 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 94 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 87 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 139 km | 14 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.4 | 143 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 143 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey | M5.3 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 95 km | 17 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 96 km | 11 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 4 km WSW of Sincik, Turkey | M5.3 | 133 km | 13 km |
| Apr 9, 2022 | 9 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.3 | 146 km | 10 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 | 89 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (6°C) | 2.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 45°F (7°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 0.9 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 45°F (7°C) | 2.7 in | Wettest |
Kelekli has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 42°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 14.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.7") and July the driest (0.0").