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Weather & Climate in Sürgü, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Sürgü enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 296 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 22.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 3.6 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,324 feet.
Temperature
34°F Jan (1°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 57.4°F |
| 6% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,324 ft (1,318 m) |
| Area | 2.7 sq mi (7.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,114/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.0055°N, 37.9635°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
710 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 67 km | 7 km |
| Jan 24, 2020 | 13 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M6.7 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 131 km | 10 km |
| Oct 16, 2024 | 19 km W of Doğanyol, Turkey | M6.0 | 81 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 127 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 14 km | 10 km |
| Feb 21, 2007 | 12 km N of Çüngü?, Turkey | M5.7 | 120 km | 6 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Aug 11, 2004 | 8 km SSW of Sivrice, Turkey | M5.7 | 121 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 121 km | 10 km |
| Jul 13, 2003 | 6 km WSW of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.6 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 60 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 34 km | 10 km |
| Feb 9, 2007 | 9 km N of Do?anyol, Turkey | M5.5 | 104 km | 3 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 7 km NNE of Sincik, Turkey | M5.4 | 60 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 67 km | 14 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 28 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 28 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 | 124 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34°F (1°C) | 3.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 37°F (3°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 45°F (7°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.8 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.7 in | Wettest |
Sürgü has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 34°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 22.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (3.7") and July the driest (0.1").