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Weather & Climate in Kürecik, Turkey

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

Kürecik experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 322 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 19.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 18.9 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 5,079 feet.

Temperature

32°F Jan (0°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average32°F (0°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days322 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,079 ft (1,548 m)
Area431.7 sq mi (1,118.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates38.3368°N, 37.7414°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 19.6"
48% below US avg
Snowfall 18.9"
Wettest Month (Mar) 2.60"
Driest Month (Aug) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

714 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.

Feb 6, 2023 Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.8 139 km 10 km
Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 60 km 7 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 148 km 10 km
Jan 24, 2020 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M6.7 116 km 10 km
Oct 16, 2024 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey M6.0 93 km 10 km
Feb 6, 2023 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey M6.0 46 km 10 km
Feb 6, 2023 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey M6.0 112 km 9 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 35 km 10 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey M5.7 40 km 10 km
Feb 21, 2007 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey M5.7 134 km 6 km
Aug 11, 2004 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey M5.7 133 km 7 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 140 km 10 km
Mar 2, 2017 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey M5.6 100 km 10 km
Jul 13, 2003 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.6 107 km 10 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 64 km 10 km
Feb 9, 2007 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey M5.5 114 km 3 km
Apr 6, 1999 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey M5.4 128 km 10 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 45 km 10 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 60 km 14 km
Feb 6, 2023 eastern Turkey M5.4 41 km 7 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 56,697 144 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 32°F (0°C) 2.3 in
February 30°F (-1°C) 2.1 in Coldest
March 39°F (4°C) 2.6 in Wettest
April 50°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 58°F (14°C) 2.2 in
June 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
July 73°F (23°C) 0.2 in Warmest
August 73°F (23°C) 0.1 in Driest
September 65°F (19°C) 0.3 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.6 in
November 42°F (5°C) 2.2 in
December 33°F (0°C) 2.5 in

Kürecik has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 30°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 19.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (2.6") and August the driest (0.1").

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