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Weather & Climate in Kulak, Turkey

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Kulak enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 287 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 27.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet.

Temperature

50°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average66.1°F
22% above US avg
January Average50°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days287 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area783.4 sq mi (2,029.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates36.7953°N, 34.8683°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.1"
29% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Dec) 5.87"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

310 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 40 km 33 km
Feb 20, 2023 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M6.3 125 km 16 km
Jan 22, 1997 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.7 114 km 10 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 129 km 5 km
Jul 25, 2023 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey M5.5 129 km 13 km
Feb 20, 2023 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.5 119 km 10 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 135 km 10 km
Jul 4, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M5.4 41 km 33 km
Jan 22, 1997 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.3 116 km 10 km
Feb 16, 2023 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey M5.2 108 km 10 km
Oct 31, 2001 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.1 123 km 10 km
Jan 22, 1997 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey M5.1 113 km 10 km
Jun 17, 2009 9 km SW of Büyükçat, Turkey M5.0 132 km 10 km
Jan 3, 1994 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey M5.0 90 km 26 km
Feb 23, 2023 6 km SSE of Büyükçat, Turkey M4.9 137 km 10 km
Jul 29, 2015 35 km W of Karata?, Turkey M4.9 28 km 30 km
Feb 10, 1994 6 km S of Ceyhan, Turkey M4.9 88 km 17 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km SSW of A?a?? Karafak?l?, Turkey M4.9 145 km 10 km
Mar 5, 2023 7 km SW of Dörtyol, Turkey M4.8 117 km 10 km
Sep 26, 1991 15 km S of And?r?n, Turkey M4.8 149 km 10 km
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1872 SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) Earthquake 1,800 136 km
1408 ANTIOCH Eruption + Earthquake 129 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Karapinar Field (148 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Karapinar Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,302 m (4,272 ft) Unknown 148 km
Hasan Dagi Stratovolcano 3,253 m (10,673 ft) Unknown 161 km
Acigol-Nevsehir Caldera 1,683 m (5,522 ft) -2080 195 km
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 50°F (10°C) 4.7 in Coldest
February 52°F (11°C) 3.4 in
March 56°F (13°C) 2.7 in
April 63°F (17°C) 1.8 in
May 70°F (21°C) 1.2 in
June 76°F (24°C) 0.6 in
July 81°F (27°C) 0.4 in
August 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in Warmest, Driest
September 78°F (26°C) 0.5 in
October 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in
November 61°F (16°C) 3.5 in
December 53°F (12°C) 5.9 in Wettest

Kulak has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 50°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 27.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.9") and August the driest (0.2").

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