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Weather & Climate in Samsat, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Samsat enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 86°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 21.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,926 feet.
Temperature
42°F Jan (5°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 63.2°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 42°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 297 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,926 ft (587 m) |
| Area | 125.5 sq mi (325.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 74/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5819°N, 38.4742°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
531 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 122 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 77 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 112 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 136 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 108 km | 6 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 90 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 5 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 69 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 103 km | 3 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.4 | 59 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 73 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 121 km | 14 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 141 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 | 135 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 42°F (5°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in | |
| May | 69°F (20°C) | 1.4 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 67°F (19°C) | 1.4 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 46°F (8°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
Samsat has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 42°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 21.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and August the driest (0.0").