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Weather & Climate in Tufanbeyli, Turkey

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Tufanbeyli experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 299 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 20.5 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The area receives 7.1 inches of snow annually. The city sits at an elevation of 4,682 feet.

Temperature

26°F Jan (-3°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average46.9°F
13% below US avg
January Average26°F (-3°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days299 days/yr

Geography

Elevation4,682 ft (1,427 m)
Area381.1 sq mi (987.0 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates38.2633°N, 36.2206°W
TimezoneEurope/Istanbul

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 20.5"
46% below US avg
Snowfall 7.1"
Wettest Month (Dec) 2.83"
Driest Month (Jul) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

547 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.

Feb 6, 2023 Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.8 135 km 10 km
Feb 6, 2023 Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence M7.5 90 km 7 km
Feb 6, 2023 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M6.7 133 km 10 km
Feb 6, 2023 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey M6.0 34 km 9 km
Feb 6, 2023 9 km SW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.8 141 km 10 km
Feb 6, 2023 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey M5.7 134 km 10 km
Feb 6, 2023 Turkey-Syria border region M5.6 147 km 10 km
Jul 25, 2023 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey M5.5 80 km 13 km
Jun 25, 2001 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.5 114 km 5 km
Feb 7, 2023 8 km ESE of Gölba??, Turkey M5.5 144 km 10 km
Apr 10, 1991 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey M5.4 101 km 10 km
Feb 8, 2023 17 km N of Gölba??, Turkey M5.4 131 km 10 km
Feb 6, 2023 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey M5.4 91 km 14 km
Feb 6, 2023 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey M5.3 137 km 11 km
Feb 7, 2023 Central Turkey M5.3 49 km 18 km
Feb 6, 2023 16 km WSW of Do?an?ehir, Turkey M5.3 132 km 10 km
Feb 6, 2023 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey M5.3 136 km 10 km
Mar 23, 2023 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey M5.3 33 km 10 km
Feb 6, 2023 6 km SW of G?ksun, Turkey M5.2 37 km 10 km
Oct 31, 2001 14 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey M5.1 113 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 56,697 142 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (74 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Erciyes Dagi Stratovolcano 3,864 m (12,677 ft) -6880 74 km
Acigol-Nevsehir Caldera 1,683 m (5,522 ft) -2080 143 km
Hasan Dagi Stratovolcano 3,253 m (10,673 ft) Unknown 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 26°F (-3°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 28°F (-2°C) 2.0 in
March 36°F (2°C) 2.4 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.3 in
May 53°F (12°C) 2.2 in
June 60°F (15°C) 1.3 in
July 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in Warmest, Driest
August 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in
September 60°F (15°C) 0.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 1.6 in
November 40°F (4°C) 2.1 in
December 31°F (-1°C) 2.8 in Wettest

Tufanbeyli has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 26°F in January to 66°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.5 inches, with December being the wettest month (2.8") and July the driest (0.4").

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