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Weather & Climate in Malatya, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Malatya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 304 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 17.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 2.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,159 feet.
Temperature
33°F Jan (0°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 56.8°F |
| 5% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,159 ft (963 m) |
| Area | 356.1 sq mi (922.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,264/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3502°N, 38.3167°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
554 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 105 km | 7 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 43 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 16 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 82 km | 7 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 84 km | 6 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 57 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 64 km | 3 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 83 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 105 km | 14 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.4 | 40 km | 9 km |
| Apr 6, 1999 | 16 km E of Divri?i, Turkey | M5.4 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 22 km | 7 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 4 km WSW of Sincik, Turkey | M5.3 | 43 km | 13 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 73 km | 17 km |
| Apr 9, 2022 | 9 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.3 | 40 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990-2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (0°C) | 2.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 36°F (2°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 56°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.9 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in |
Malatya has a seasonal temperature swing of 48°F / from 33°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 17.4 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.5") and August the driest (0.1").