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Weather & Climate in Tepehan, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Tepehan enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 271 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 35.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,165 feet.
Temperature
45°F Jan (7°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 63.9°F |
| 18% above US avg | |
| January Average | 45°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,165 ft (355 m) |
| Area | 150.3 sq mi (389.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.1585°N, 36.2286°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
343 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 138 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 129 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M6.3 | 115 km | 33 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M6.3 | 18 km | 16 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.7 | 27 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 101 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 120 km | 5 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.5 | 26 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M5.4 | 114 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 1991 | 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.4 | 134 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey | M5.3 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 131 km | 11 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.3 | 25 km | 10 km |
| Aug 12, 2024 | 12 km NNW of As Salamīyah, Syria | M5.2 | 136 km | 7 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.2 | 39 km | 10 km |
| Oct 31, 2001 | 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.1 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 13 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.1 | 29 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km SSE of Hasanbeyli, Turkey | M5.1 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jan 3, 1994 | 3 km SE of Ceyhan, Turkey | M5.0 | 100 km | 26 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis 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 | 134 km |
| 1872 | SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) | Earthquake | — | 1,800 | 5 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 12 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 45°F (7°C) | 6.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 48°F (9°C) | 5.5 in | |
| March | 54°F (12°C) | 4.7 in | |
| April | 62°F (17°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 1.6 in | |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 0.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 57°F (14°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
Tepehan has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 45°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 35.6 inches, with December being the wettest month (7.0") and August the driest (0.2").