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Weather & Climate in Sekili, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sekili enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 86°F in July. The area gets 308 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 15.7 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,975 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
86°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 63.0°F |
| 17% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 86°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,975 ft (602 m) |
| Area | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 14,683/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.9788°N, 37.6717°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
525 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 64 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 | 73 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 123 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 148 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 66 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 98 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 133 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 88 km | 10 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 142 km | 7 km |
| Apr 10, 1991 | 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.4 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 120 km | 14 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.3 | 115 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 142 km | 18 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 67 km | 11 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey | M5.3 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 91 km | 17 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 | 60 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (7°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 51°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 60°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| July | 86°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 85°F (30°C) | 0.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 1.0 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
Sekili has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 41°F in January to 86°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.7 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.0").