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Weather & Climate in Toprakkale, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Toprakkale enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 50°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 277 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 32.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 230 feet.
Temperature
50°F Jan (10°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 67.3°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 50°F (10°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 277 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 230 ft (70 m) |
| Area | 40.3 sq mi (104.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 213/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.0686°N, 36.1466°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
621 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 79 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 140 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 68 km | 10 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 2 km NNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M6.3 | 101 km | 16 km |
| Jun 27, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M6.3 | 78 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 115 km | 9 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.7 | 93 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 48 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 20 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey | M5.5 | 60 km | 13 km |
| Feb 20, 2023 | 9 km WNW of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.5 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M5.4 | 77 km | 33 km |
| Apr 10, 1991 | 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.4 | 33 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 139 km | 14 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.3 | 89 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 104 km | 18 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey | M5.3 | 86 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 74 km | 11 km |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey | M5.3 | 108 km | 10 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 | 80 km |
| 1872 | SAMANDAG (SUAIDIYA) | Earthquake | — | 1,800 | 97 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 97 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (174 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 174 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50°F (10°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 52°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 3.4 in | |
| May | 71°F (22°C) | 2.6 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 1.2 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 3.1 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
Toprakkale has a seasonal temperature swing of 34°F / from 50°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 32.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.9") and July the driest (0.6").