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Weather & Climate in Kocalar, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kocalar enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 296 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 21.8 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,949 feet.
Temperature
39°F Jan (4°C)
87°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 62.3°F |
| 15% above US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,949 ft (594 m) |
| Area | 253.3 sq mi (656.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2656°N, 40.6431°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
29 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.3.
| Jun 14, 2012 | 1 km NNW of P?narönü, Turkey | M5.3 | 149 km | 5 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 108 km | 9 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 46 km SE of Al ?asakah, Syria | M4.9 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2007 | 14 km ENE of Dicle, Turkey | M4.9 | 134 km | 6 km |
| Jul 6, 1993 | 15 km N of Siverek, Turkey | M4.8 | 136 km | 47 km |
| Apr 28, 2012 | 9 km ENE of Lice, Turkey | M4.7 | 137 km | 5 km |
| Dec 30, 1994 | 12 km SW of Ergani, Turkey | M4.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 15 km S of Genç, Turkey | M4.6 | 149 km | 11 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 24 km SE of Al ?asakah, Syria | M4.4 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Mar 5, 1990 | 10 km SE of Kocaköy, Turkey | M4.4 | 105 km | 33 km |
| Feb 9, 2023 | 10 km NNE of Hani, Turkey | M4.4 | 139 km | 9 km |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 11 km NW of Hani, Turkey | M4.4 | 139 km | 12 km |
| Aug 10, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M4.3 | 142 km | 10 km |
| May 29, 2005 | 23 km WSW of Bostanc?, Turkey | M4.3 | 131 km | 23 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 12 km NNE of Hani, Turkey | M4.2 | 140 km | 13 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M4.2 | 143 km | 13 km |
| Feb 15, 1997 | 6 km WSW of Hani, Turkey | M4.2 | 128 km | 33 km |
| Jun 14, 2025 | 8 km WSW of Hani, Turkey | M4.2 | 128 km | 12 km |
| Sep 16, 1999 | 41 km SSW of Bostanc?, Turkey | M4.2 | 148 km | 33 km |
| Nov 27, 2001 | 30 km ENE of Siverek, Turkey | M4.1 | 111 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest, Wettest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 49°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| April | 58°F (15°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 65°F (19°C) | 1.3 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 3.4 in |
Kocalar has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 39°F in January to 87°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.0").