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Weather & Climate in Salkımbağı, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Salkımbağı enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 86°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 21.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,635 feet.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 62.7°F |
| 16% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,635 ft (803 m) |
| Area | 487.8 sq mi (1,263.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 3/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.8276°N, 38.5738°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
522 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.5.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 123 km | 7 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 80 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 71 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 86 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 58 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 82 km | 6 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 75 km | 3 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 53 km | 7 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.4 | 31 km | 9 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 122 km | 14 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.3 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Apr 9, 2022 | 9 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.3 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 58 km | 17 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 4 km WSW of Sincik, Turkey | M5.3 | 21 km | 13 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 54°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.0 in | Wettest |
Salkımbağı has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 40°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.0") and August the driest (0.0").