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Weather & Climate in Sarıçam, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sarıçam enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 340 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 31.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 994 feet.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 67.3°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 340 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| Area | 298.8 sq mi (773.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1517°N, 35.5077°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
545 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M6.3 | 119 km | 16 km |
| Jun 27, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M6.3 | 35 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 134 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.7 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.5 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey | M5.5 | 62 km | 13 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 63 km | 5 km |
| Apr 10, 1991 | 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.4 | 67 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M5.4 | 35 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 129 km | 11 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 130 km | 18 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey | M5.3 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey | M5.3 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 6 km SW of G?ksun, Turkey | M5.2 | 124 km | 10 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.2 | 112 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis 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 | 136 km |
| 1872 | SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) | Earthquake | — | 1,800 | 123 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 118 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (154 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 154 km |
| Hasan Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,253 m (10,673 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 173 km |
| Karapinar Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 4.7 in | |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| March | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 83°F (29°C) | 0.5 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | |
| November | 59°F (15°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 51°F (10°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
Sarıçam has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 50°F in February to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.8 inches, with December being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (0.5").