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Weather & Climate in Talas, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Talas experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 69°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 15.2 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 4.2 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 3,783 feet.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-3°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 49.3°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,783 ft (1,153 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 87,833/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.6908°N, 35.5538°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
269 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M6.0.
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 109 km | 9 km |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 11 km W of Sulusaray, Turkey | M5.6 | 148 km | 16 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey | M5.5 | 128 km | 13 km |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey | M5.3 | 107 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 124 km | 18 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 6 km SW of G?ksun, Turkey | M5.2 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 23 km SW of Af?in, Turkey | M5.1 | 125 km | 6 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 1 km S of Göksun, Turkey | M5.0 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 2 km SSE of Göksun, Turkey | M5.0 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Mar 3, 2023 | 26 km SE of Göksun, Turkey | M5.0 | 138 km | 7 km |
| Feb 18, 2023 | 10 km ENE of Göksun, Turkey | M5.0 | 114 km | 12 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 3 km SSW of Göksun, Turkey | M5.0 | 112 km | 11 km |
| Jan 10, 2016 | 13 km SW of Yerköy, Turkey | M5.0 | 143 km | 10 km |
| Jul 22, 2012 | 4 km SE of And?r?n, Turkey | M5.0 | 147 km | 8 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 13 km W of Ekinözü, Turkey | M4.9 | 146 km | 10 km |
| Jan 17, 2022 | 5 km SW of Sar?o?lan, Turkey | M4.9 | 51 km | 10 km |
| May 3, 2023 | K. Maras, Turkey | M4.9 | 113 km | 12 km |
| May 21, 2023 | 15 km ESE of Saimbeyli, Turkey | M4.9 | 105 km | 6 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 10 km WSW of Göksun, Turkey | M4.9 | 106 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km NE of Göksun, Turkey | M4.8 | 113 km | 11 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Nearby Volcanoes
3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (20 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 20 km |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 83 km |
| Hasan Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,253 m (10,673 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-3°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 31°F (-1°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.6 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 2.1 in | Wettest |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 69°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 41°F (5°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 1.7 in |
Talas has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 28°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 15.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (2.1") and August the driest (0.3").