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Weather & Climate in Tanır, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tanır experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 304 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 20.3 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 16.3 inches of snow annually, a moderate snowfall amount. The city sits at an elevation of 4,065 feet.
Temperature
27°F Jan (-3°C)
67°F Jul (20°C)
| Annual Average | 47.9°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (20°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,065 ft (1,239 m) |
| Area | 484.4 sq mi (1,254.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 4/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.4194°N, 36.9122°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
647 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 52 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 53 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km SW of Ye?ilyurt, Turkey | M5.7 | 113 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 102 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 145 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey | M5.5 | 126 km | 13 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | eastern Turkey | M5.4 | 113 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 54 km | 14 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 85 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 1991 | 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.4 | 133 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 60 km | 18 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.3 | 82 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey | M5.3 | 62 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 114 km | 17 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey | M5.3 | 131 km | 10 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 | 140 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (128 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 128 km |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 200 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°F (-3°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 29°F (-1°C) | 1.9 in | |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 47°F (9°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 2.1 in | |
| June | 62°F (17°C) | 1.0 in | |
| July | 67°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 40°F (5°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 32°F (-0°C) | 2.5 in | Wettest |
Tanır has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 27°F in January to 68°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 19.1 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.5") and August the driest (0.2").