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Weather & Climate in Terken, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Terken enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 292 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 24.0 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,294 feet.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 57.8°F |
| 7% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 292 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,294 ft (1,004 m) |
| Area | 4.5 sq mi (11.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 158/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.1236°N, 37.0065°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
687 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 100 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 12 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M6.3 | 138 km | 16 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 12 km W of Çelikhan, Turkey | M6.0 | 140 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 113 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey | M5.8 | 122 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.7 | 135 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 11 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 32 km | 10 km |
| Mar 2, 2017 | 5 km NW of Samsat, Turkey | M5.6 | 137 km | 10 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey | M5.5 | 106 km | 13 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 72 km | 5 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.5 | 96 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.5 | 144 km | 10 km |
| Apr 10, 1991 | 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.4 | 74 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 99 km | 14 km |
| Feb 8, 2023 | 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey | M5.4 | 108 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.3 | 130 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 97 km | 18 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 | 6 km |
| 1872 | SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) | Earthquake | — | 1,800 | 125 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 4.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 46°F (8°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 55°F (13°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.5 in | |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 0.2 in | |
| October | 61°F (16°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 49°F (9°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
Terken has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 37°F in January to 79°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 24.0 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.3") and July the driest (0.1").