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Weather & Climate in Kırıkhan, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kırıkhan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 282 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 29.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 531 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (10°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.0°F |
| 24% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 282 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
| Area | 227.0 sq mi (588.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 268/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4994°N, 36.3576°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
424 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M6.3 | 48 km | 16 km |
| Jun 27, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M6.3 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.7 | 46 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey | M5.5 | 126 km | 13 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 83 km | 5 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.5 | 54 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M5.4 | 101 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 1991 | 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.4 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey | M5.3 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.3 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 93 km | 11 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.2 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 2001 | 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.1 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.1 | 49 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey | M5.1 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey | M5.0 | 72 km | 26 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 | 96 km |
| 1872 | SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) | Earthquake | — | 1,800 | 36 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 41 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (10°C) | 4.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 65°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 2.5 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 5.0 in | Wettest |
Kırıkhan has a seasonal temperature swing of 35°F / from 49°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.0") and July the driest (0.2").