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Weather & Climate in Kızıldam, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kızıldam experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 290 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 25.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,560 feet.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
74°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 54.7°F |
| 1% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,560 ft (1,085 m) |
| Area | 520.2 sq mi (1,347.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5289°N, 35.4811°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
511 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M6.3 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 108 km | 9 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey | M5.5 | 42 km | 13 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Jul 4, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M5.4 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 1991 | 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.4 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey | M5.3 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey | M5.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 137 km | 11 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.3 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 108 km | 18 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 6 km SW of G?ksun, Turkey | M5.2 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Feb 25, 2023 | 15 km ENE of Emirgazi, Turkey | M5.2 | 141 km | 12 km |
| Oct 31, 2001 | 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.1 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.1 | 149 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 | 144 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (112 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 112 km |
| Hasan Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,253 m (10,673 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 135 km |
| Karapinar Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 53°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 67°F (20°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 47°F (9°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
Kızıldam has a seasonal temperature swing of 38°F / from 36°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 25.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and August the driest (0.3").