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Weather & Climate in Saimbeyli, Turkey

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

Saimbeyli experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 294 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 23.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 9.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,222 feet.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average50.9°F
6% below US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days294 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,222 ft (982 m)
Area400.2 sq mi (1,036.4 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates37.9863°N, 36.0906°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 23.4"
38% below US avg
Snowfall 9.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 3.50"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Feb 6, 2023 Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.8 117 km 10 km
Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 97 km 7 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 113 km 10 km
Jun 27, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M6.3 141 km 33 km
Feb 6, 2023 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey M6.0 38 km 9 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 150 km 10 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 117 km 10 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 122 km 10 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 146 km 10 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 84 km 5 km
Jul 25, 2023 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey M5.5 47 km 13 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 98 km 14 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 138 km 10 km
Jul 4, 1998 12 km S of Adana, Turkey M5.4 141 km 33 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 71 km 10 km
Feb 7, 2023 Central Turkey M5.3 45 km 18 km
Mar 23, 2023 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey M5.3 30 km 10 km
Feb 6, 2023 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey M5.3 120 km 10 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 118 km 11 km
Feb 6, 2023 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.3 141 km 10 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 56,697 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (83 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 83 km
Acigol-Nevsehir Caldera 1,683 m (5,522 ft) -2080 142 km
Hasan Dagi Stratovolcano 3,253 m (10,673 ft) Unknown 169 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 31°F (-0°C) 3.0 in Coldest
February 34°F (1°C) 2.6 in
March 40°F (5°C) 2.9 in
April 49°F (10°C) 2.6 in
May 57°F (14°C) 2.3 in
June 64°F (18°C) 1.1 in
July 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in Warmest, Driest
August 70°F (21°C) 0.3 in
September 63°F (17°C) 0.6 in
October 54°F (12°C) 1.7 in
November 44°F (6°C) 2.4 in
December 35°F (2°C) 3.5 in Wettest

Saimbeyli has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 31°F in January to 70°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.4 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.5") and July the driest (0.3").

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