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Weather & Climate in Nurhak, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Nurhak experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.6 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,541 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,541 ft (1,384 m) |
| Area | 396.9 sq mi (1,028.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.9637°N, 37.4405°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
716 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 22 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 99 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 82 km | 9 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 126 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 72 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 95 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 148 km | 3 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 135 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey | M5.5 | 138 km | 13 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 21 km | 14 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 20 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 69 km | 7 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.4 | 106 km | 9 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 | 95 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (185 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 185 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.3 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 56°F (14°C) | 2.0 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 0.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 42°F (5°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 32°F (0°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
Nurhak has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 27°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.2").