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Weather & Climate in Turgutlu, Turkey
Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.
Turgutlu enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 284 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 28.9 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 948 feet.
Temperature
41°F Jan (5°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 59.4°F |
| 10% above US avg | |
| January Average | 41°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 284 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Area | 723.2 sq mi (1,873.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 37.5122°N, 35.8011°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Istanbul |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Earthquake History
582 earthquakes (M2.5+) recorded within 150 km since 1990. Strongest on record: M7.8.
| Feb 6, 2023 | Pazarcik earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.8 | 112 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Elbistan earthquake, Kahramanmaras earthquake sequence | M7.5 | 135 km | 7 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 14 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M6.7 | 103 km | 10 km |
| Jun 27, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M6.3 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 4 km NNE of Göksun, Turkey | M6.0 | 87 km | 9 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 24 km ENE of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.7 | 111 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 11 km WNW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.7 | 141 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | Turkey-Syria border region | M5.6 | 97 km | 10 km |
| Jun 25, 2001 | 17 km SSE of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.5 | 47 km | 5 km |
| Jul 25, 2023 | 18 km NE of Kozan, Turkey | M5.5 | 15 km | 13 km |
| Apr 10, 1991 | 11 km E of Kadirli, Turkey | M5.4 | 41 km | 10 km |
| Jul 4, 1998 | 12 km S of Adana, Turkey | M5.4 | 83 km | 33 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 7 km S of Ekinözü, Turkey | M5.4 | 135 km | 14 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 20 km E of Nurda??, Turkey | M5.3 | 109 km | 11 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 32 km SW of Pazarc?k, Turkey | M5.3 | 117 km | 10 km |
| Mar 23, 2023 | 6 km W of Göksun, Turkey | M5.3 | 78 km | 10 km |
| Jan 22, 1997 | 9 km NW of Toygarl?, Turkey | M5.3 | 139 km | 10 km |
| Feb 7, 2023 | Central Turkey | M5.3 | 85 km | 18 km |
| Feb 16, 2023 | 21 km W of Uzunba?, Turkey | M5.2 | 149 km | 10 km |
| Feb 6, 2023 | 6 km SW of G?ksun, Turkey | M5.2 | 77 km | 10 km |
Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog (M2.5+, 1990–2025). Sorted by magnitude.
Tsunami History
2 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 | 116 km |
| 1408 | ANTIOCH | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 148 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database.
Nearby Volcanoes
4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Erciyes Dagi (118 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Erciyes Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,864 m (12,677 ft) | -6880 | 118 km |
| Acigol-Nevsehir | Caldera | 1,683 m (5,522 ft) | -2080 | 154 km |
| Hasan Dagi | Stratovolcano | 3,253 m (10,673 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
| Karapinar Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,302 m (4,272 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP).
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 41°F (5°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 43°F (6°C) | 3.3 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 57°F (14°C) | 3.2 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 2.8 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| October | 63°F (17°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 53°F (12°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 44°F (7°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
Turgutlu has a seasonal temperature swing of 37°F / from 41°F in January to 78°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 28.9 inches, with December being the wettest month (4.6") and July the driest (0.4").