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Weather & Climate in Koçali, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Koçali experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 295 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 22.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,727 feet.
Temperature
30°F Jan (-1°C)
78°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.1°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,727 ft (1,136 m) |
| Area | 226.7 sq mi (587.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9231°N, 38.2579°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
609 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 94 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 65 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 19 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 42 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 101 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 99 km | 6 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 37 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 86 km | 3 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 50 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 93 km | 14 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 31 km | 7 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.4 | 39 km | 9 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 141 km | 11 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 | 136 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 2.2 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 58°F (14°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 35°F (2°C) | 3.4 in | Wettest |
Koçali has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 30°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.4") and August the driest (0.1").