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Weather & Climate in Kocatepe, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Kocatepe enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 88°F in July. The area gets 325 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 18.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 5.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 1,598 feet.
Temperature
44°F Jan (6°C)
88°F Jul (31°C)
| Annual Average | 63.3°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (6°C) |
| July Average | 88°F (31°C) |
| Sunny Days | 325 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,598 ft (487 m) |
| Area | 613.5 sq mi (1,589.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.2292°N, 40.1610°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
53 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M5.7.
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 144 km | 6 km |
| Apr 4, 2019 | 11 km E of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.2 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 1994 | 5 km NNW of Be?p?nar, Turkey | M5.1 | 145 km | 9 km |
| Jan 26, 2021 | 46 km SE of Al ?asakah, Syria | M4.9 | 142 km | 10 km |
| Jan 26, 2007 | 14 km ENE of Dicle, Turkey | M4.9 | 132 km | 6 km |
| Jul 6, 1993 | 15 km N of Siverek, Turkey | M4.8 | 105 km | 47 km |
| Feb 28, 2007 | 5 km SSE of Çüngü?, Turkey | M4.8 | 128 km | 10 km |
| Sep 17, 2010 | 13 km N of Gerger, Turkey | M4.7 | 136 km | 7 km |
| Apr 28, 2012 | 9 km ENE of Lice, Turkey | M4.7 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Dec 30, 1994 | 12 km SW of Ergani, Turkey | M4.7 | 114 km | 10 km |
| Feb 29, 2020 | 11 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2020 | 11 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M4.5 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Mar 20, 2017 | 22 km SSW of Palu, Turkey | M4.5 | 147 km | 9 km |
| Mar 5, 1990 | 10 km SE of Kocaköy, Turkey | M4.4 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Jan 3, 2021 | 5 km SE of Do?anyol, Turkey | M4.4 | 150 km | 5 km |
| Feb 9, 2023 | 10 km NNE of Hani, Turkey | M4.4 | 143 km | 9 km |
| Feb 22, 2023 | 11 km NW of Hani, Turkey | M4.4 | 141 km | 12 km |
| May 22, 2000 | eastern Turkey | M4.4 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Jan 25, 2008 | 24 km SE of Al ?asakah, Syria | M4.4 | 119 km | 10 km |
| Feb 11, 2007 | 8 km NNW of Çüngü?, Turkey | M4.4 | 141 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| July | 88°F (31°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 87°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.7 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 2.9 in |
Kocatepe has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 44°F in February to 88°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.9 inches, with January being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.0").