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Weather & Climate in Sarız, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sarız has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 62°F in July. The area gets 300 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 20.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 8.8 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 5,154 feet.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
62°F Jul (17°C)
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| Sunny Days | 300 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,154 ft (1,571 m) |
| Area | 452.9 sq mi (1,173.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4792°N, 36.4990°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
552 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 147 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 80 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 47 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 125 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey | M5.5 | 111 km | 13 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 140 km | 5 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 150 km | 7 km |
| Apr 10, 1991 | 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.4 | 127 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 82 km | 14 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 118 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 150 km | 11 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 61 km | 18 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.3 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey | M5.3 | 52 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey | M5.3 | 146 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (92 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 92 km |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 164 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 33°F (0°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 43°F (6°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 50°F (10°C) | 2.4 in | |
| June | 56°F (13°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 62°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 56°F (14°C) | 0.7 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.6 in | Wettest |
Sarız has a seasonal temperature swing of 39°F / from 23°F in January to 62°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 20.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.6") and July the driest (0.4").