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Weather & Climate in Sakarkaya, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sakarkaya enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.1 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.5 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,379 feet.
Temperature
35°F Jan (2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.1°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 35°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,379 ft (1,030 m) |
| Area | 254.0 sq mi (657.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6451°N, 37.4038°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
734 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 45 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 75 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 91 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 55 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 59 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 91 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 115 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey | M5.5 | 128 km | 13 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.4 | 120 km | 9 km |
| Apr 10, 1991 | 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.4 | 109 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 40 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 91 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 43 km | 14 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 64 km | 11 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 | 62 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (198 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 198 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35°F (2°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 38°F (3°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 54°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 60°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
Sakarkaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 35°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and August the driest (0.1").