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Weather & Climate in Pekmezli, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Pekmezli experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. The area gets 297 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 21.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 10.0 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,118 feet.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-4°C)
65°F Jul (18°C)
| Annual Average | 45.7°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,118 ft (1,560 m) |
| Area | 400.2 sq mi (1,036.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.1465°N, 36.0537°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
558 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 101 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 41 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 132 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 102 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey | M5.5 | 64 km | 13 km |
| Apr 10, 1991 | 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.4 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 102 km | 14 km |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey | M5.3 | 36 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 134 km | 11 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.3 | 145 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 53 km | 18 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey | M5.3 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 6 km SW of G?ksun, Turkey | M5.2 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey | M5.1 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 2001 | 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.1 | 100 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 23 km SW of Af?in, Turkey | M5.1 | 62 km | 6 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 | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (68 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 68 km |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 132 km |
| Hasan Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,253 m (10,673 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-4°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 35°F (2°C) | 2.6 in | |
| April | 45°F (7°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 52°F (11°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 59°F (15°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 65°F (18°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 65°F (18°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 49°F (9°C) | 1.7 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°C) | 2.9 in | Wettest |
Pekmezli has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 26°F in January to 65°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.3 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.9") and August the driest (0.3").