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Weather & Climate in Şambayat, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Şambayat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 84°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 23.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,156 feet.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 61.0°F |
| 13% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 294 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,156 ft (657 m) |
| Area | 109.5 sq mi (283.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 31/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.6844°N, 38.0468°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
680 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 104 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 83 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 116 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 141 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 129 km | 6 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 64 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 131 km | 7 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 35 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 105 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 117 km | 3 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 44 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 82 km | 14 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 57 km | 7 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 | 106 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 3.0 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 52°F (11°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 42°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
Şambayat has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 38°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 23.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (0.0").