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Weather & Climate in Kızkalesi, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kızkalesi enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C). Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 80°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 25.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet.
Temperature
49°F Jan (9°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 64.6°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 49°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 290 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 1,342.5 sq mi (3,477.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.4619°N, 34.1420°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
141 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.3.
| Jun 27, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M6.3 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Jul 4, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M5.4 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Jul 29, 2015 | 35 km W of Karata?, Turkey | M4.9 | 76 km | 30 km |
| Apr 3, 2020 | 51 km W of Yaylada??, Turkey | M4.7 | 134 km | 13 km |
| Jun 28, 1998 | 12 km E of Adana, Turkey | M4.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Oct 18, 2001 | 14 km SW of Adana, Turkey | M4.7 | 107 km | 33 km |
| Apr 15, 2020 | 43 km NNW of Latakia, Syria | M4.6 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Oct 23, 2013 | 26 km SE of K?zkalesi, Turkey | M4.5 | 26 km | 5 km |
| Aug 18, 2004 | 9 km N of P?narba??, Turkey | M4.5 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Apr 15, 2020 | 40 km NNW of Latakia, Syria | M4.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| May 18, 2007 | 15 km NNE of Karaman, Turkey | M4.5 | 122 km | 6 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 39 km WNW of Latakia, Syria | M4.5 | 145 km | 11 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 44 km W of Latakia, Syria | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1998 | 15 km SE of Adana, Turkey | M4.4 | 124 km | 33 km |
| Oct 7, 1991 | 10 km SW of Tarsus, Turkey | M4.4 | 74 km | 33 km |
| Apr 24, 1995 | 17 km WSW of Karaisal?, Turkey | M4.4 | 103 km | 33 km |
| Feb 14, 1995 | 29 km NNW of Rizokárpaso, Cyprus | M4.4 | 69 km | 33 km |
| May 27, 2000 | 54 km SSW of Karata?, Turkey | M4.4 | 93 km | 33 km |
| Nov 6, 1990 | 38 km NNW of Latakia, Syria | M4.4 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Sep 2, 2001 | 8 km NNW of Famagusta, Cyprus | M4.4 | 142 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karapinar Field (142 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Karapinar Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
| Hasan Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,253 m (10,673 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49°F (9°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 2.7 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.1 in | |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 52°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
Kızkalesi has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 49°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 25.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (0.1").